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fine Definition and Meaning in English (fine definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Fine definition: Describing something that is of high quality, satisfactory, or acceptable.

Definitions of Fine

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is of high quality, satisfactory, or acceptable.

  2. 2adjective

    Describing something that is very thin, delicate, or composed of very small particles.

  3. 3noun

    A sum of money exacted as a penalty for an offense or misdemeanor.

  4. 4verb

    To punish someone by making them pay a sum of money as a penalty.

Example Sentences

casual

“I'm feeling fine today, thank you.”

general

“The artist used a very fine brush for the details.”

general

“He had to pay a heavy fine for parking illegally.”

Inflected Word Forms

gerundfining
pluralfines
adverbfinely
comparativefiner
superlativefinest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in fine fettleidiom

In good health or spirits; in excellent condition.

fine printcollocation

Small, less noticeable text in a document, often containing important conditions.

that's fine by meexpression

That is acceptable to me; I agree with that.

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