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“Fairs” or “Fares”

Overview

fairs / fares 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. 👇

Definitions

fairs: (noun) gathering of producers to promote business. (noun) a competitive exhibition of farm products. (verb) join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly.

fares: (noun) the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance. (noun) a paying (taxi) passenger. (noun) the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed. (verb) eat well.

Pronunciation

fairs: f·EH·r·z

fares: f·EH·r·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “fairs”

  • …Country variant on the phrase, "fairs pears" bears the same meaning…
  • Recent exhibitions, projects and fairs:
  • …a number of major international fairs, including the Olympia Fine Art…
  • …the metropolis and the London fairs, and amused himself by sketching…
  • …French media to French book fairs and book prizes (like the…
  • …commercial use at amusement parks, fairs and carnivals in which it…
  • …limited visibility, it holds book fairs in schools and participates in…
  • …it gained great popularity in fairs and festivals in the United…
  • …Newcastle United in their Inter-Cities Fairs Cup winning team in the…
  • …Saint-Germain and other major trade fairs.

Examples of “fares”

  • …RFD often use their low fares as a selling point.
  • Many transit systems offer discounted fares to seniors, and some local…
  • …tasks including selling tickets, collecting fares, operating and cleaning streetcars, and…
  • Fares
  • …these amenities were offered for fares comparable to rival airlines' coach-class
  • All fares are quoted and all tickets…
  • …evening departures may have higher fares because local trains and other…
  • The fares ranked cheaper than those of…
  • …in general (for example, National Fares Manuals continued to use the…
  • …United's lowest fare, Basic Economy fares provide most of the same…


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