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show vs fair

fair vs show

show and fair both are nouns.

show is not an adjective while fair is an adjective.

show and fair both are verbs.

show is not an adverb while fair is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
show Yes No Yes No
fair Yes Yes Yes Yes
As nouns, fair is a hyponym of show; that is, fair is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than show:
  • show: an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
  • fair: a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
show (noun) fair (noun)
an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment a sale of miscellany; often for charity
pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
something intended to communicate a particular impression a competitive exhibition of farm products
gathering of producers to promote business
show (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
show (verb) fair (verb)
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
provide evidence for
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
give expression to
give evidence of, as of records
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
show in, or as in, a picture
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
make visible or noticeable
be or become visible or noticeable
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
show (adverb) fair (adverb)
without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
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