fine

/fˈaɪn/

/ˈfaɪn/

[adjective] [adverb] [noun] [verb]

fine

[ADJECTIVE]

not ill, injured, or in a bad state

synonyms : all right

healthy

well

meeting the minimum or expected level of quality, but not necessarily exceeding it

synonyms : all right

(of the weather) sunny and clear

minutely precise especially in differences in meaning

characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment

thin in thickness or diameter

of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles

antonyms : coarse

free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity

fine

[ADVERB]

an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

synonyms : all right

alright

very well

in a manner that is acceptable or satisfactory

in a delicate manner

synonyms : delicately

exquisitely

finely

Fine

[NOUN]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

synonyms : amercement

mulct

to fine

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to make someone pay a sum of money as punishment for violation of the law

synonyms : ticket

Examples

1. The painter added fine lines to create texture in the artwork.

2. For the first offence I was given a fine.

3. There's a fine line between humour and inappropriateness.

4. Our fine traditions give us a head start on the competition.

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