fine
Translation
good, satisfactory, sunny, penalty
Examples
I feel fine today.
I feel fine today.
The weather is fine.
The weather is fine.
He had to pay a parking fine.
He had to pay a parking fine.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) fine to be well or satisfactory I feel fine today.
a ((noun)) fine a penalty for (sth.) He had to pay a parking fine.
Similar Words
Adjective: good, excellent, pleasant; Noun: penalty, fee
Etymology
From Latin 'finis' (end), which evolved to mean 'finished' or 'perfected'. The noun 'fine' refers to a payment that 'ends' a dispute.
Memory Tips
If things are not 'fine' (good), you might have to pay a 'fine' (penalty). This pun helps remember both meanings.