Fairly and Fair

Fairly

Fairly adverb - According to the rules or the law.
Usage example: had acquired the land fairly

Fair is a synonym for fairly. (British) In some cases you can use "Fair" instead an adverb "Fairly".

Nearby Words: fair, fairness

Fair

Fair adverb - According to the rules or the law.
Usage example: we expect everyone on this basketball court to play fair

Fairly is a synonym for fair. You can use "Fairly" instead an adverb "Fair".

Nearby Words: fairness, fairly, faired, fairground
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