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fairly
adverb fair·ly \ˈfer-lē\
: to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent
: in a way that is right or proper : in a fair way
—used for emphasis before a verb that is being used figuratively
Full Definition of FAIRLY
1
: in a handsome manner <a table fairly set>
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: so to speak : nearly, practically <fairly bursting with pride>
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a : in a proper or legal manner <fairly priced stocks> b : without bias or distortion : impartially <a story told fairly and objectively>
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: to a full degree or extent : plainly, distinctly <had fairly caught sight of him>
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: rather 5, moderately <a fairly easy job>
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First Known Use of FAIRLY
12th century
Related to FAIRLY
- Synonyms
- enough, kindly [chiefly Southern], kind of, like, moderately, more or less, pretty, quite, rather, relatively, something, somewhat, sort of, a bit, after a sort, a little, a mite, a tad, a touch, of sorts (or of a sort), to a degree
FAIRLY Defined for Kids
fairly
adverb fair·ly \ˈfer-lē\
Definition of FAIRLY for Kids
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: in a just and proper manner <I was treated fairly.>
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: very close to <He was fairly bursting with pride.>
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: for the most part : rather <It's a fairly easy job.>
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