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fairly

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛə.li/

The English word “fairly” has 7 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party
  2. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.
  3. Honestly; properly.
  4. Softly; quietly; gently.
  5. Partly, not fully; somewhat.
  6. Almost; practically.
  7. Of handwriting: neatly and legibly.

Etymology

From Middle English fayrly, fayrely, vayrliche, equivalent to fair + -ly.

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