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: in a handsome manner
a table fairly set
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: so to speak : nearly, practically
fairly bursting with pride
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a
: in a proper or legal manner
fairly priced stocks
b
: without bias or distortion : impartially
a story told fairly and objectively
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: to a full degree or extent : plainly, distinctly
had fairly caught sight of him
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: rather sense 5, moderately
a fairly easy job
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Examples of fairly in a Sentence
It's a fairly common disease.
I told the story as fairly as possible.
He reports fairly on the issues.
He beat me fairly and squarely.
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Given what will likely be a fairly narrow appeal that’s perhaps unrealistic.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
For July, August and September, the center’s predictions remain fairly the same with temperatures throughout California expected to lean above normal.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
For July, August and September, the center’s predictions remain fairly the same with temperatures throughout California expected to lean above normal.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairly. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
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adverb
fair·ly
ˈfa(ə)r-lē 
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