Definition of fine - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalhealthy or well
- I feel fine today, thank you..
2.
adequateacceptable or satisfactory in quality
- The meal was fine, nothing special.
3.
qualityof superior quality or excellence
- This is a fine piece of art.
4.
- He is a fine young man.
5.
weatherRare UK sunny and not rainingRare UK
- It's a fine day for a picnic.
6.
materialsRare consisting of very small particlesRare
- The sand is very fine on this beach.
7.
- I'm fine, thanks for asking.
8.
purityRare having a high degree of purityRare
- The ring is made of fine gold.
9.
- Well, that's a fine mess you've made.
Noun
1.
legalsum of money paid as a penalty
- He had to pay a fine for speeding.
2.
musicTECH. the end of a musical compositionTECH.
- The orchestra reached the fine of the symphony.
Verb
1.
punishcharge someone money as punishment for breaking rules
- The officer fined him for speeding.
2.
purifymake finer, purer, or cleaner
- They fine the water to remove impurities.
Adverb
1.
satisfactorilyin a satisfactory or pleasing manner
- The machine is working fine now..
2.
- Fine, I'll go with you.
3.
delicatelyin a delicate or elegant way
- The artist painted the details fine.
Expressions with fine
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small text in documents with important or unfavorable details
Always read the fine print before signing any contract.
very close to a limit or boundary
The project timeline was cut fine, leaving no room for delays.
very small difference between two things or states
There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance.
problematic situation with ironic or sarcastic tone
You've gotten us into a fine mess this time!
have a good relationship with someone or manage well
They get on fine with their new classmates.
written in very small letters, often to hide details
The in fine print terms were hard to notice.
improve or become better with age
Some people age like fine wine.
with exceptional skill and precision in doing something
She handles customer complaints down to a fine art.
improving with age or time
Her singing voice has matured like a fine wine.
a good or special day in the future or past
One fine day, we will travel around the world.
be satisfactory or acceptable to me
If we leave at 8, that will suit me fine.
do something with very little time left before a deadline
You're cutting it too fine by leaving now for the meeting.
expression meaning two things are very close and easily confused
There is a fine line between helping and controlling someone.
appear attractive or impressive
She cut a fine figure on the dance floor.
leave very little time to do something
He cut it fine by arriving just before the meeting started.
in excellent health or condition
After the surgery, he felt fine as a fiddle.
used humorously to tease a friend
You ate my fries, fine friend you are!
in a very bad or confusing situation
The kitchen is in a fine mess after the party.
feeling or performing very well or impressively
She is in fine form for the competition!
improve or become better with age
Her skills mature like fine wine, getting better every year.
be satisfactory or acceptable to someone
If you want to leave early, that suits me fine.
to balance between two different situations
He had to walk a fine line between being firm and being fair.
balance two opposing factors
She walked the fine line between work and family commitments.
express doubt that something will happen or be true
Chance would be a fine thing if I won the lottery.
Origin of fine
Latin, finis (end)
Terms with fine included in their meaning
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sewing material
fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing
well-being
feel fine or not be hurt
emotional comfort
express confidence that someone will be emotionally fine
material object
made from fine clear glass or similar hard transparent material
particles
fine particles of matter
texture
having fine dry particles on it, or giving a powder-like look
grinding
grind or crush substances into fine particles
covering
spread fine grains over a surface for traction
material
fine soft thread produced by silkworms
reassurance
everything is fine or there are no problems
personal approval
acceptable or fine for the person speaking
substance
fine white powder containing aspirin
appearance
fine, wispy strand at hairline
daily talk
said to show things are fine, with nothing seriously wrong
writing
fine powder from using chalk on surfaces
weather
light rain falling in fine drops
crushing objects
crush something until it becomes a fine dust
confectionery
fine powdered sugar used for making icing
violation
notice for illegal parking requiring a fine
spice
fine yellow powder made from mustard seeds
reassurance
used to reassure someone that everything is fine
driving fine
traffic ticket for driving over the speed limit
action
act of applying liquid in fine droplets
body powder
fine powder for skin, absorbs moisture, may be scented
Examples of fine in a sentence
Despite the long journey, he felt fine. Her performance was fine, meeting all expectations. The weather was fine for a day at the beach. She wore a fine silk dress to the gala. The restaurant is known for its fine dining experience. She wore a fine dress to the gala.
The fine details of the sculpture were admired by all. The weather forecast predicts a fine weekend. We enjoyed a fine afternoon at the beach. The flour needs to be fine for the recipe. The artist used fine pigments for the painting. It's fine, I don't need any help. Everything's fine, no need to worry. The jeweler confirmed it was fine silver. Collectors value fine coins for their purity. This is a fine way to start the day. You've done a fine job of complicating things. The company faced a hefty fine for environmental violations. Failure to comply with regulations resulted in a fine. The conductor signaled the fine with a flourish. Musicians paused at the fine, marking the end. The city council decided to fine littering offenders. He was fined for parking violations. They fine the oil to enhance its quality. The process is used to fine the raw materials. She performed fine in the audition. The car runs fine after the repair. Fine, you win this time. Fine, I'll do it your way. She arranged the flowers fine in the vase. The chef sliced the vegetables fine for the garnish.
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- French:en forme, amende, ...
- German:gut, Geldstrafe, ...
- Italian:in salute, multa, ...
- Spanish:saludable, multa, ...
- Portuguese:bem, multa, ...
- Chinese:健康的, 罚款, ...
- Japanese:元気な, 罰金, ...
- Arabic:بِخَيْر, غَرامة, ...
- Hebrew:בָּרִיא, קַנָּס, ...
- Russian:здоровый, штраф, ...
- Ukrainian:добре, штраф, ...
- Hindi:ठीक, जुर्माना, ...
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