Showing posts with label fair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fair. Show all posts

Friday, October 21, 2011

fair, fare

Fair or fair means light in color, as in skin or hair--
Fair people burn easily in the sun.
Many people use dye to imitate fair hair.
Fair also means a sunny or cloudless day--
The weather report says fair skies.
We need fair weather for our picnic.
Fair or fair also means just or right, as in making a choice or decision--
He lost, but the contest was fair, so he didn't grumble.
Our teacher is strict but fair.
Fair is also a term for an outdoor festival--
The school fair is on Saturday. Let's go.
They are having an art fair on Main Street.
Fair may mean an average rating, or an acceptable grade--
The grade of "C" on a report cards means fair.
She thought the movie was only fair.

Fare or fare ( rhymes with fair )  means something that is served, as food in a restaurant--
A bill of fare is an old-fashioned way to say menu.
They made a face as if they were used to more elegant fare.
Fare also means the cost of taking a taxi or some other mode of transportation--
I need exact change for car fare.
Car fare means the money we spend to take the bus or train.
Fare or fare is also a verb ( action word ), meaning to get along or make do--
Fare thee well.
How will this fare in the marketplace?

Now that you know that, you can say--
"It doesn't seem fair that some people fare better than others."

Note--"fairly" means acceptably--
She was fairly certain her plan would work.
The decision was fairly made.
Not to be confused with "fairy", a magical little creature that lives in the forest--
"...along came the good fairy and she said..."
Note # 2-- "affair" ( one word ) may a social event, a business matter, one's personal business, or a romantic episode--
The affair was lovely, and the weather was perfect.
They had a special meeting to discuss the affair.
That's my affair!
They had an affair, but broke it off before they were discovered.
Not to be confused with "a fair" ( two words )--
The children went to a fair and had ice cream and cotton candy.
Not to be confused with "a fare" ( two words )--
The cab driver went downtown to pick up a fare.
Once more, and simply--
They went to a fair.
They went to an affair.
They had an affair.
He picked up a fare.