carnival vs fair

fair vs carnival

carnival and fair both are nouns.

carnival is not an adjective while fair is an adjective.

carnival is not a verb while fair is a verb.

carnival is not an adverb while fair is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
carnival	Yes	No	No	No
fair	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, carnival and fair are synonyms defined as:

carnival and fair: a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

Other synonyms of carnival include funfair.

carnival (noun)	fair (noun)
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions	a sale of miscellany; often for charity
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.	a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment	a competitive exhibition of farm products
	gathering of producers to promote business

carnival (adjective)	fair (adjective)
	(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
	free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
	very pleasing to the eye
	(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
	free of clouds or rain
	gained or earned without cheating or stealing
	attractively feminine
	(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
	not excessive or extreme
	lacking exceptional quality or ability

carnival (verb)	fair (verb)
	join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

carnival (adverb)	fair (adverb)
	without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
	in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Difference between carnival and fair

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