Does fair mean good?

If something is fair, it is not really good or really bad. It is decent, acceptable, or good enough.

What are the two meanings of fair?

1a : marked by impartiality and honesty : free from self-interest, prejudice, or favoritism a very fair person to do business with. b(1) : conforming with the established rules : allowed. (2) : consonant with merit or importance : due a fair share.

What does fair mean in Old English?

Old English fæger “pleasing to the sight (of persons and body features, also of objects, places, etc.); beautiful, handsome, attractive,” of weather, “bright, clear, pleasant; not rainy,” also in late Old English “morally good,” from Proto-Germanic *fagraz (source also of Old Saxon fagar, Old Norse fagr, Swedish fager.

What’s the difference between fair and good?

As adverbs the difference between fair and good is that fair is clearly; openly; frankly; civilly; honestly; favorably; auspiciously; agreeably while good is (nonstandard) well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.

How do you use the word fair?

Examples. As an adjective, “fair” is often used to describe someone or something that is impartial and just, such as a neutral authority like a judge: The judge was harsh but fair; she handed down a sentence that was appropriate for the crime. The rules of the game are fair—both teams have an equal chance of winning.

What does it mean when someone says that’s fair?

Something or someone that is fair is reasonable, right, and just. It didn’t seem fair to leave out her father. If you describe someone or something as fair, you mean that they are average in standard or quality, neither very good nor very bad.

What is fair condition?

“fair condition” means just ok. It’s not good condition but it’s not bad either. Personally, I would not purchase such an item unless it was very inexpensive.

What does excellent mean in slang?

Nowadays it has been accepted into American and British English slang as a word that means excellent, exciting or remarkable. You’ll hear this word used a lot in teen movies, where it became increasingly popular in the 80s and 90s along with words like excellent, radical, and totally extreme.

How do you describe a chocolate bar in American English?

A chocolate bar (Br) like Mars is described as a candy bar in American English. Underground (Br) vs Subway (Am). This is a system of trains that travel in tunnels below a city.

What is the difference between British and American takeaway food?

Chips (Br) vs French Fries (Am). A typical British takeaway meal is fish ‘n’ chips and a typical American takeaway meal is hamburger and fries. *Watch out!*

What is the difference between British and American English collective nouns?

When it comes to collective nouns, the difference between British and American English lies in the whether they’re considered plural or singular. British English usually treats collective nouns as plural nouns, so the verb must agree with the plural form. Take a look at some of the following examples.