fair vs mediocre

mediocre vs fair

fair is a noun but mediocre is not a noun.

fair and mediocre both are adjectives.

fair is a verb but mediocre is not a verb.

fair is an adverb but mediocre is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, fair and mediocre are synonyms defined as:

fair and mediocre: lacking exceptional quality or ability

Other synonyms of fair include average, middling.

fair (noun)	mediocre (noun)
a sale of miscellany; often for charity
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
a competitive exhibition of farm products
gathering of producers to promote business

fair (adjective)	mediocre (adjective)
(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines	poor to middling in quality
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules	moderate to inferior in quality
very pleasing to the eye	lacking exceptional quality or ability
(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

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

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

Difference between fair and mediocre

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