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gathering vs fair

fair vs gathering

gathering and fair both are nouns.

gathering is not an adjective while fair is an adjective.

gathering is not a verb while fair is a verb.

gathering is not an adverb while fair is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gathering Yes No No No
fair Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, fair is a hyponym of gathering; that is, fair is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gathering:
  • gathering: the social act of assembling
  • fair: gathering of producers to promote business
gathering (noun) fair (noun)
the social act of assembling a sale of miscellany; often for charity
the act of gathering something a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching a competitive exhibition of farm products
a group of persons together in one place gathering of producers to promote business
gathering (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
gathering (verb) fair (verb)
join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
gathering (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 gathering and fair

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