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Fairy
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fairee
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Simple meaning
What does Fairy mean?
A fairy is a small magical story creature.
Dictionary definition
An imaginary magical being, often small and found in stories.
Example sentences
Fairy in a sentence
easy
The fairy waved a tiny wand.
medium
The story included a fairy who helped the lost child.
hard
Fairy tales often use fairies to bring magic, wishes, or lessons into the plot.
Synonyms
Words like Fairy
spriteUse for a small magical creature in stories.
magical beingUse for an imaginary creature with magic.
Antonyms
Opposite words
humanUse for a real person rather than a magical creature.
real animalUse for an animal that exists in nature.
Word family
Fairy word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fairy mean?
A fairy is an imaginary magical being often found in stories.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fairy?
A sprite is a small magical creature in stories.
Practice 3
Which word best contrasts with fairy?
A human is real, while a fairy is imaginary or magical.
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