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“Fair” or “Fare”

fair / fare are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

fair f·EH·r

  • noungathering of producers to promote business.
  • nouna competitive exhibition of farm products.
  • verbjoin so that the external surfaces blend smoothly.
  • adjectivefree from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules.
  • adjectivenot excessive or extreme.
  • adjective(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines.
  • adjectiveattractively feminine.
  • adjectivefree of clouds or rain.
  • adjective(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored.

fare f·EH·r

  • nounthe sum charged for riding in a public conveyance.
  • nouna paying (taxi) passenger.
  • nounthe food and drink that are regularly served or consumed.
  • verbeat well.
Usage

Examples in context

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“fair”

  • …chateau—was sold to Mrs. Graham Fair Vanderbilt.
  • Fremont Fair: origin of the Summer Solstice…
  • Tina Nguyen, writing in Vanity Fair, referred to the film as…
  • …1893 at the Chicago World's Fair, the original Ferris Wheel was…
  • …delegates; they called this proposal "Fair Play."
  • …was unable to provide a fair trial for his client.
  • …them at the Texas State Fair in 1942.1927 Negative feedback amplifierA…
  • …, all paved and in fair condition, via Katsina, Kano, Kari,…
  • …Eisenhower give Taft's followers a fair share of patronage positions if…
  • Wallingford Seafair Kiddie Parade & Street Fair:…

“fare”

  • …wine pairings with the restaurant's fare.
  • The normal price per fare in Bishkek is 10 som…
  • …may even charge the same fare as a municipal bus in…
  • Shows vary from standard cartoon fare to movie spoofs (such as…
  • …a ticket when paying the fare as a receipt for expense…
  • …city and have a fixed fare (1.50 leva in Sofia, equivalent…
  • , the full fare was 3½ roubles; a similar…
  • …for passengers to relay the fare of fellow passengers to the…
  • Generally the fare is higher than city owned…
  • In St. Petersburg average marshrutka fare is 35 roubles (.70 euro)…

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