fine

US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
"fine" picture
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of high quality

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This is a fine example of ancient pottery.
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She has a fine collection of rare books.
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excellentsuperbsplendidmagnificentoutstanding
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in good health or spirits

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How are you? I'm fine, thank you.
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She's feeling much fine after her recovery.
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wellhealthyfitgoodokay
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thin or narrow

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The artist used a brush with very fine bristles.
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She has very fine hair.
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thinslenderdelicatenarrowminute
1.

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

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He had to pay a fine for speeding.
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The company received a heavy fine for environmental violations.
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penaltyforfeitmulctpunishment
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to punish (someone) by making them pay a sum of money as a penalty

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The judge decided to fine him for contempt of court.
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Drivers who park illegally will be fined.
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penalizechargepunishamerce
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in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

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The machine is running fine now.
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Everything went fine during the presentation.
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wellsatisfactorilyacceptablyadequatelynicely
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finelyfine artsfine-tunefine lega fine linefine-tooth comba fine kettle of fish