fairly

Meanings

• Adverb

  In a way that is considered or treated as just and reasonable.

• Adverb

  To a degree that is satisfactory or acceptable.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɛɹ.li/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

frankly , justly , pretty , quite , somewhat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fairly
fair share , repair , repare , square , squareare

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Variants

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fairly

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Etymology

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Old English fægerlīc, from fæger 'beautiful' + -lyc 'like'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'fairly' is often used in combination with other words to create compound adverbs, such as 'fairly' often or 'fairly' quickly.

2. In the novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll, the Cheshire Cat tells Alice that she should 'go back to the beginning' and 'begin again' when she is lost. Alice responds by saying, 'But I don't want to go back to the beginning!', to which the Cat replies, 'Then it's a good thing we're not starting fairly.'

3. The word 'fairly' can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is pleasing or attractive, as in 'She wore a fairly new dress to the party.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Justice: The concept of fairness and impartiality in the administration of the law.

2. Reasonableness: The quality of being reasonable or sensible.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fairly' is often used to describe actions or decisions that are just or reasonable. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout describes her father as a man who 'tried to be fair' in his dealings with others. In art, 'fairly' can refer to a painting or sculpture that is pleasing to the eye. For example, a critic might describe a work of art as 'fairly' representing the subject.

How to Memorize "fairly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale that is balanced fairly. Imagine adding objects to each side until they are evenly balanced.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fairly' with the idea of a referee making a call during a sports game. Think about how a good referee makes decisions that are fair and impartial.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Fair is fair, treat everyone square' to help remember the meanings of 'fairly' and 'square'.

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