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Meaning of the word fine in English

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fine

US /faɪn/
UK /faɪn/
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Adjective

1.

of high quality

Example:
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This is a fine example of ancient pottery.
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She has a fine collection of rare books.
Synonym:
excellent superb splendid magnificent outstanding
2.

in good health or spirits

Example:
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How are you? I'm fine, thank you.
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She's feeling much fine after her recovery.
Synonym:
well healthy fit good okay
3.

thin or narrow

Example:
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The artist used a brush with very fine bristles.
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She has very fine hair.
Synonym:
thin slender delicate narrow minute

Noun

a sum of money exacted as a penalty by a court of law or other authority

Example:
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He had to pay a fine for speeding.
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The company received a heavy fine for environmental violations.
Synonym:
penalty forfeit mulct punishment

Verb

to punish (someone) by making them pay a sum of money as a penalty

Example:
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The judge decided to fine him for contempt of court.
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Drivers who park illegally will be fined.
Synonym:
penalize charge punish amerce

Adverb

in a satisfactory or acceptable manner

Example:
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The machine is running fine now.
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Everything went fine during the presentation.
Synonym:
well satisfactorily acceptably adequately nicely
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fines finely fined fineness fine tune fine arts fine-tune