fair (A1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /fɛər/

Definition

Treating people equally without cheating or being dishonest.

Examples

• It is important to be fair to everyone.

• The referee must make fair calls during the game.

• She believes in a fair system for all students.

How to Use fair

fair to (prepositional phrase)

Treating someone in a way that is right and equal. — "It is important to be fair to your colleagues."

fair play (collocation)

Honest and equal treatment. — "The coach always insists on fair play."

fair enough (idiom)

Used to say that you accept a situation or decision, even if you do not fully agree with it. — "He said he was tired, and I thought, 'fair enough'."

Synonyms of fair

Words with a similar meaning to fair:

• just
• equal
• impartial
• equitable

Antonyms of fair

Words with the opposite meaning to fair:

• unfair
• biased

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