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fair·ly Listen to audio/ˈfeɚli/ adverb
[more fairly; most fairly] 1 : to some degree or extent but not very or extremely : to a reasonable or moderate extent
a fairly easy job It's still fairly early. a fairly simple procedure It's a fairly common disease.
2 : in a way that is right or proper : in a fair way
She treats everyone fairly. I told the story as fairly as possible. He reports fairly on the issues. He beat me fairly and squarely.
3used for emphasis before a verb that is being used figuratively The situation fairly screamed for someone to intervene.
4 literary + old-fashioned : in a favorable or pleasing way
a town fairly situated on a hill

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