Fine (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Thin in thickness or diameter; "a fine film of oil"; "fine hairs"; "read the fine print".
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Meaning 2
Of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles; "wood with a fine grain"; "fine powdery snow"; "fine rain"; "batiste is a cotton fabric with a fine weave"; "covered with a fine film of dust".
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Meaning 3
Being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition; "an all-right movie"; "the passengers were shaken up but are all right"; "is everything all right?"; "everything's fine"; "things are okay"; "dinner and the movies had been fine"; "another minute I'd have been fine".
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Meaning 4
Minutely precise especially in differences in meaning; "a fine distinction".
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Examples
- The fine distinction between the two terms is often lost on non-experts, but it's crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Her fine understanding of the nuances of language allowed her to craft sentences that conveyed subtle shades of meaning.
- The fine line between irony and sarcasm can be difficult to discern, even for native speakers.
- Philosophers often make fine distinctions between related concepts, such as free will and determinism.
- The fine differences between the two dialects are mostly a matter of pronunciation and vocabulary.
Meaning 5
Characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment; "fine wine"; "looking fine in her Easter suit"; "a fine gentleman"; "fine china and crystal"; "a fine violinist"; "the fine hand of a master".
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Meaning 6
Free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity; "gold 21 carats fine".
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