Fair vs Fare
Fair means just and unbiased, pleasing, clear and clean, or a public exhibition event; whereas,
Fare is the money charged for riding in a public conveyance like bus, train etc. or as entrance fees to certain public places like amusement parks.
Explanation:
Fair has two different meanings:
1) Fair means to be free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules. It implies being in a proper or legal manner or without cheating or trying to achieve an unjust advantage.
"The umpire assured that the players had a fair match between them."
"The performance was given fair reviews."
2) Fair also implies pleasant.
"Let us hope for fair weather."
"He is of a fair complexion."
3) Fair means an exhibition, as of farm products or manufactured goods; an exhibition intended to inform people about a product of business opportunity; and an event for the benefit of a charity or public good.
"Our church is hosting a fair to raise money for the homeless."
Fare has a number of different meanings as well. They are as follows:
1) Fare refers to the money a passenger has to pay on public transportation. It also implies the charge taken as entrance fees at certain places.
"The city buses keep raising their fares."
"The airlines now charge extra for services that once were considered part of the standard fare."
"Children parks collect entrance fare."
2) Fare often refers to a range of food and drink.
“This food is classic Southern fare.”
3) Fare means to get along or to perform in a specific way.
"How are you faring at your new project?"
Other uses of the two words:
Fare thee well is a popular expression using fare.
The word fair also is a part of some popular phrases, including,
•‘By fair means or foul’ meaning ‘using whatever means as necessary.’
•‘ ‘Fair and square’ meaning ‘with absolute accuracy; or honestly and straightforwardly.’
•‘ ‘A fair deal’ meaning ‘equitable treatment.’
•‘ ‘Fair enough’ used to ‘admit that something is reasonable or acceptable.’
•‘ ‘Fair’s fair’ used to ‘request just treatment or assert that a situation is just.’
•‘ ‘No fair’ meaning ‘unfair’.
Enjoy this: "On a fair day you might pay a fare to take a bus to the fair."
And in context of Humanity:"Be FAIR while giving the FARE to the old rickshaw-puller."
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