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fine

 

[ faɪn ]

Adjective / Adverb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

quality

Of very high quality; very good of its kind.

Synonyms

excellent, first-rate, premium, superb

Examples of usage

  • The fine china is displayed in the dining room.
  • She has a fine collection of vintage books.
  • The fine details of the painting are exquisite.
Context #2 | Adverb

degree

In a satisfactory or pleasing manner.

Synonyms

adequately, satisfactorily, well

Examples of usage

  • She did just fine on her exam.
  • The project turned out fine in the end.
Context #3 | Noun

penalty

A sum of money exacted as a penalty by a court of law or other authority.

Synonyms

charge, fee, levy, penalty

Examples of usage

  • He had to pay a fine for speeding.
  • The company was fined for violating environmental regulations.

Translations

Translations of the word "fine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bem

🇮🇳 ठीक

🇩🇪 gut

🇮🇩 baik

🇺🇦 добре

🇵🇱 dobrze

🇯🇵 良い (yoi)

🇫🇷 bien

🇪🇸 bien

🇹🇷 iyi

🇰🇷 좋은 (joeun)

🇸🇦 جيد (jayyid)

🇨🇿 dobře

🇸🇰 dobre

🇨🇳 好 (hǎo)

🇸🇮 dobro

🇮🇸 gott

🇰🇿 жақсы

🇬🇪 კარგი (k'argi)

🇦🇿 yaxşı

🇲🇽 bien

Etymology

The word 'fine' originated from the Old French word 'fin' which meant 'end' or 'boundary'. Over time, it evolved to also mean 'excellent' or 'high quality'. In the 13th century, it started being used to describe something of superior quality. The usage of 'fine' as a penalty or fee came later, around the 15th century, when it was associated with financial penalties imposed by authorities. Today, 'fine' is a versatile word used to describe quality, degree, and penalties in various contexts.

See also: finely, fines, finesse, finest.

Word Frequency Rank

At #684 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.