ordinary vs fair

fair vs ordinary

ordinary and fair both are nouns.

ordinary and fair both are adjectives.

ordinary is not a verb while fair is a verb.

ordinary is not an adverb while fair is an adverb.

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

ordinary (noun)	fair (noun)
(heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields	a sale of miscellany; often for charity
an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel	a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death	a competitive exhibition of farm products
a judge of a probate court	gathering of producers to promote business
the expected or commonplace condition or situation

ordinary (adjective)	fair (adjective)
not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree	(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered	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

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

ordinary (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 ordinary and fair

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