fair vs sporting

sporting vs fair

fair is a noun but sporting is not a noun.

fair and sporting both are adjectives.

fair is a verb but sporting is not a verb.

fair is an adverb but sporting is not an adverb.

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

fair (noun)	sporting (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)	sporting (adjective)
(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines	relating to or used in sports
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules	involving risk or willingness to take a risk
very pleasing to the eye	exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored	preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
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)	sporting (verb)
join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

fair (adverb)	sporting (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 sporting

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