fair
Translation
fair, just, reasonable, exhibition
Examples
The teacher is always fair to students.
The teacher is always fair to students.
She has fair skin and blue eyes.
She has fair skin and blue eyes.
We are going to the county fair.
We are going to the county fair.
He has a fair chance of winning.
He has a fair chance of winning.
Grammar Patterns
fair ((to sb.)) to be just to someone The teacher is fair to students.
a fair ((sth.)) a reasonable amount/chance of something He has a fair chance of winning.
fair ((hair/skin)) light-coloured hair or skin She has fair skin.
a/the fair an event or exhibition We are going to the county fair.
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Etymology
From Old English 'fæger' meaning 'beautiful'. The sense of 'just, equitable' developed from the idea of 'fitting' or 'proper'. The noun 'fair' (event) comes from Latin 'feriae' (holidays).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'fair' (just) judge with 'fair' (blond) hair attending a county 'fair' (festival) to remember the multiple meanings.