Difference between Fair and Fairly

What is the difference between Fair and Fairly?

Fair as a verb is to construct or design a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and reduce air drag. while Fairly as a verb is in a fair manner; clearly; openly; plainly; fully; distinctly; frankly.

Fair

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Beautiful, of a pleasing appearance, with a pure and fresh quality. Unblemished and innocent; clean and pure. Light in color, pale, particularly as regards skin tone but also refers to blond hair. Just, equitable. Adequate, reasonable, or decent. Between the baselines.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something which is fair (in various senses of the adjective). A woman, a member of the ‘fair sex'; also as a collective singular, women. A community gathering to celebrate and exhibit local achievements. An event for public entertainment and trade, a market. An event for professionals in a trade to learn of new products and do business.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to construct or design a structure whose primary function is to produce a smooth outline and reduce air drag. To smoothen or even a surface (especially a connection or junction on a surface). To bring into perfect alignment (especially about rivet holes when connecting structural members). To make fair.

Example sentence: We learned about honesty and integrity - that the truth matters... that you don't take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules... and success doesn't count unless you earn it fair and square.

Fairly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a fair manner; clearly; openly; plainly; fully; distinctly; frankly.Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously; as, a town fairly situated for foreign trade.Honestly; properly.Softly; quietly; gently.partly, not fully

Example sentence: I grew up just outside of Austin, and my upbringing was fairly rural.

We hope you now know whether to use Fair or Fairly in your sentence.

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