Confused words. 2014.
fair - fare — These words are both pronounced . ◊ fair Fair is used as an adjective or a noun. If something is fair, it is reasonable, right, or just. See entry at ↑ fair fairly. If someone is fair or has fair hair, they have light coloured hair. My daughter… … Useful english dictionary
fair / fare — A fair is an exhibition of farm produce usually with a collection of rides and attractions: Every year our family goes to the state fair. A fare is the fee you pay to ride public transportation: The fare to ride the bus is affordable in our … Confused words
fare-thee-well — /fair dhee wel /, n. 1. a state of perfection: The meal was done to a fare thee well. 2. the maximum effect; fullest measure or extent: an actress who plays each scene to a fare thee well. Also, fare you well /fair yooh wel /. * * * … Universalium
fare|well — «FAIR WEHL», interjection, noun, adjective, verb. –interj. 1. good by; good luck. 2. an expression of good wishes at parting. ╂[contraction of fare you well] –n. 1. good by; … Useful english dictionary
fare-beater — fare beating, n. /fair bee teuhr/, n. a person who illegally avoids paying a fare, as by entering a public bus through the exit door. * * * … Universalium
fare-beater — fare beating, n. /fair bee teuhr/, n. a person who illegally avoids paying a fare, as by entering a public bus through the exit door … Useful english dictionary
fare|box — «FAIR BOKS», noun. Especially U.S. a box in a subway, bus, or other vehicle of public transportation, into which the fare is put … Useful english dictionary
fare|well-sum|mer — «FAIR WEHL SUHM uhr», noun. U.S. any one of various late blooming asters, such as the heath aster … Useful english dictionary
fare|well-to-spring — «FAIR WEHL tuh SPRIHNG», noun. an annual herb of western North America, especially of California, that blooms in the summer and is grown for its showy purple or rose colored flowers … Useful english dictionary
fair — fare … American English homophones
