Results for fine
Definitions of fine:
part of speech: noun
part of speech: noun
Only used in the adverbial phrase in fine, to conclude; to sum up all.
part of speech: verb transitive
To impose a money penalty upon.
part of speech: noun
A composition; a sum of money imposed as a punishment.
part of speech: verb
To clarify; to free from foreign matter.
part of speech: verb
part of speech: adjective
A sum of money paid as a penalty, as a punishment, or as the price of exemption; a sum of money paid for obtaining a benefit or privilege, as for obtaining or renewing a lease.
part of speech: adjective
Excellent; beautiful; not coarse or heavy; subtle; thin; slender; exquisite; nice; delicate; overdone; showy; splendid.
part of speech: adverb
Finely.
part of speech: adjective
Not coarse; very thin; of small diameter; slender; clear; elegant; beautiful; very handsome.
part of speech: noun
Usage examples for fine:
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Hicks was a fine sailor too.
"Dave Darrin at Vera Cruz", H. Irving Hancock -
Aye, I ken that fine
"Between You and Me", Sir Harry Lauder -
No. Must be fine up there.
"The Freelands", John Galsworthy -
You're getting used to me, Gertie, and I tell you what, my girl, it will be a fine thing for you.
"The Mynns' Mystery", George Manville Fenn