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fine

/fæːn/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Of a desirable or satisfactory quality; not causing offense, objection, or disappointment.

    - "The restaurant provided us with a fine dining experience."
    - "The painting was a fine work of art."
    - "He played the fine on his violin beautifully."
  • noun

    A penalty or punishment imposed by law or regulation for an offense or violation.

    - "The driver was given a large fine for speeding."
    - "He refused to pay the fine and went to jail instead."
    - "The company was fined for polluting the river."
Pronunciation
  1. /fæːn/



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  2. /faɪn/



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  3. /faɪn/



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Antonyms

coarse , coarse
Synonyms

clarify , purify , refine , fine-threaded , fine-grained , powdered , powdery , pulverised , pulverized , small-grained , all right , hunky-dory , kosher , o.k. , ok , okay , excellent , good , OK , all right , alright , very well , amercement , amerce
Rhymes
Words rhyming with fine
dine , fine wine , mime , prime
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. fine (English) : adjective: of a desirable or satisfactory quality

  2. fine (English) : noun: a penalty or punishment

  3. fine (English) : verb: to filter or sieve

  4. fine (English) : adjective: extremely thin

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. fine (English) : adjective: of a desirable or satisfactory quality

  2. fine (English) : noun: a penalty or punishment

  3. fine (English) : verb: to filter or sieve

  4. fine (English) : adjective: extremely thin

Variants
List of all variants of fine that leads to same result
fine , fineness , finenesses , finer , finest , fines , in fine , fined , fining , fine art , fine arts , fine print , fine prints , fine structural , fine structure , fine structures , fine-tooth comb , fine-tooth combs
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

finer, finest, fines, fined

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'fine' meaning 'pleasing, agreeable' or 'punishment, penalty'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The term 'fine art' refers to visual arts, such as painting and sculpture.

  2. The word 'fine' comes from the Old French word 'fin,' which means 'end' or 'conclusion.'

  3. In medieval Europe, a 'fine' was a monetary penalty paid to the king or a lord for various offenses, including breaches of the peace, failure to attend court, and non-payment of debts.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. penalty: A fine is a specific type of penalty imposed for violating a law or regulation.

  2. punishment: A fine is a form of punishment meant to discourage future offenses and make amends for past ones.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'fine' is often used to describe the quality of a person's character or the beauty of a setting. In art, it can refer to the intricacy and detail of a work. In music, it can mean a musical passage that is particularly pleasing or elegant.

How to Memorize "fine"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person being served a delicious meal in a fine dining restaurant. Visualize the detailed decorations, the elegant table settings, and the satisfied expressions on the faces of the diners.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fine' with 'delightful,' 'satisfying,' and 'pleasing.' Remember that 'fine' can mean 'of high quality' or 'a penalty or punishment'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Fines are for Faults: Fine for Fines, Fault for Faults.' This can help you remember that 'fine' can refer to a penalty or punishment.

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