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Fairly Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：moderately (fairly)

fairly 🔊

/ˈferli/

adv.

To a moderate degree; quite, but not very.

moderately 🔊

➕

/ˈmɑdərətli/

adv.

Indicating a moderate amount or degree; neither too much nor too little.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From "fair" (just/pleasant) + "-ly" (adverbial suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'fair' judge who treats everyone equally. Add 'ly' to make it an adverb.

📖 Example

The student did fairly well on the test, answering most questions correctly but missing a few difficult ones. 🔊 The student did fairly well on the test, answering most questions correctly but missing a few difficult ones.

🔗 Collocations

fairly good – moderately good

fairly quickly – at a moderate speed

fairly simple – not very complex

🔄 Synonyms

quite (adv.) – To a certain extent; moderately.

rather (adv.) – To a moderate degree; somewhat.

somewhat (adv.) – To some extent; moderately.

🚫 Antonyms

extremely (adv.) – To a very high degree.

very (adv.) – To a great extent.

🌱 Derivatives

fairness (n.) – The quality of being fair or moderate.

unfair (adj.) – Not fair; unjust.

unfairly (adv.) – In an unfair manner.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Old English "fæger" meaning "beautiful, pleasant". The sense of "equitable" emerged in Middle English. "Fairly" has been used as an adverb since the 14th century.

Meaning 2：justly (fairly)

fairly 🔊

/ˈferli/

adv.

In a way that is right, reasonable, and treats everyone equally.

justly 🔊

➕

/ˈdʒʌstli/

adv.

In a manner that is morally right, equitable, and impartial; without favoritism or discrimination.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The manager distributed the bonus fairly, giving everyone an equal share based on their contribution. 🔊 The manager distributed the bonus fairly, giving everyone an equal share based on their contribution.

🔗 Collocations

treat fairly – to treat in a just and equal manner

distribute fairly – to allocate without bias

judge fairly – to evaluate with impartiality

🔄 Synonyms

justly (adv.) – In a just manner; with fairness.

equitably (adv.) – In an equitable manner; fairly.

impartially (adv.) – Without bias or prejudice.

🚫 Antonyms

unfairly (adv.) – In an unfair manner.

partially (adv.) – With bias or favoritism.

unjustly (adv.) – In an unjust manner.

🌱 Derivatives

fairness (n.) – The quality of being just and equitable.

unfair (adj.) – Not fair or just.

unfairness (n.) – The state of being unfair.