fairly
Translation
fairly, quite, justly
Examples
The test was fairly difficult.
The test was fairly difficult.
He treated all his children fairly.
He treated all his children fairly.
Grammar Patterns
fairly ((adjective/adverb)) (adverb) to a moderate degree; quite It's fairly warm today.
((verb)) fairly (adverb) in a just or impartial way The teacher grades everyone fairly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quite, rather, justly, impartially; Antonyms: unfairly, unjustly
Etymology
From the adjective 'fair' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Remember its two main meanings: 'to a moderate degree' (like 'quite') and 'in a just manner'.