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Fairly Meaning for Kids

What Does Fairly Mean?

Adverb

  • To a moderate degree; not very or extremely.
  • In a fair manner; justly.

Fairly — Full Explanation

Fairly means something is kind of true or a little bit true. Like if you say, 'I am fairly tall,' it means you are a little tall, but not super tall.

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Related Words

kind of somewhat a little

Fairly Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
fairly in हिंदी (hindi)

fairly in हिंदी (hindi)

काफी (kaafi)

kaafi

थोड़ा (thoda)

thoda

kannada
ನ್ಯಾಯವಾಗಿ

nyayavagi

ಸರಿಯಾಗಿ

sarigagi

bengali
ন্যায়সঙ্গত (Nyaysongoto)

Nyaysongoto

মাঝারি (Majhari)

Majhari

সাধারণ (Sadharon)

Sadharon

spanish
justo en español

justo

bastante en español

bastante

Fairly in Sentences

  • She is fairly good at drawing.
  • The movie was fairly interesting.
  • He runs fairly fast for his age.
  • The puzzle is fairly easy to solve.
  • The book is fairly long but fun.

💬 Fairly Chat: Listen In!

Ladoo Dispute

Anya: "You got the bigger ladoo, Rohan! That’s not fair."

Rohan: "No, I didn’t! I just grabbed one. They all look the same."

Anya: "Yours is like a full moon. Mine is like a baby moon."

Amma: "Hmm, pass me your plates. Let me see properly."

Rohan: "See, Amma? Mine is only a little bigger. Just a teeny crumb."

Anya: "A teeny crumb is still a crumb of extra sweetness."

Amma: "Okay, I’ll cut this big ladoo and share it between you two."

Rohan: "But then I’ll have less than before!"

Anya: "And I’ll have more than before. That sounds fairly even."

Ammafairly the same size, right?": "Yes, now the pieces are

Rohanfairly equal. I can’t even tell.": "Let me check closely… okay, they’re

Anya: "And we both got cashews on top. That’s fairly perfect."

Ammafairly even without me.": "Good. Next time, you two can try to share

Frequently Asked Questions About Fairly

What does 'fairly' mean?
'Fairly' means something is done to a moderate degree or somewhat. For example, if you say you are fairly good at soccer, it means you are not the best, but you are pretty good.
How do you pronounce 'fairly'?
You pronounce 'fairly' like this: 'fair-lee'. The first part sounds like 'fair' and the second part sounds like 'lee'.
What is the origin of the word 'fairly'?
The word 'fairly' comes from the word 'fair', which means just or equal. It has been used in the English language for a long time!
What is the meaning of 'fairly' in Bengali?
The word 'fairly' in Bengali is 'মধ্যম' (Madhyam).

Facts & Quotes About Fairly

Fact: The word 'fairly' means something is done in a way that is just or equal. For example, sharing toys fairly means everyone gets a turn!
Proverb: "All's fair in love and war" means that in certain situations, people may do anything to win or succeed, but it's important to be kind.
Quote: "Fairness is not an attitude. It's a professional skill that must be developed and exercised." - Brit Hume