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Finer
see synonyms of finerAdjective
1. finer
(comparative of fine') greater in quality or excellence
Example Sentences:'a finer wine''a finer musician'
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Finer
see synonyms of fineradjective
1.
excellent or choice in quality; very good of its kind
a fine speech
2.
superior in skill, ability, or accomplishment
a fine violinist
3.
(of weather) clear and dry
4.
enjoyable or satisfying
a fine time
5. (postpositive) informal
quite well; in satisfactory health
I feel fine
6.
satisfactory; acceptable
that's fine by me
7.
of delicate composition or careful workmanship
fine crystal
8.
(of precious metals) pure or having a high or specified degree of purity
fine silver
gold 98 per cent fine
9.
subtle in perception; discriminating
a fine eye for antique brasses
10.
abstruse or subtle
a fine point in argument
11.
very thin or slender
fine hair
12.
very small
fine dust
fine print
13.
(of edges, blades, etc) sharp; keen
14.
ornate, showy, or smart
15.
good-looking; handsome
a fine young woman
16.
polished, elegant, or refined
a fine gentleman
17.
morally upright and commendable
a fine man
18. cricket
(of a fielding position) oblique to and behind the wicket
fine leg
19. (prenominal) informal
disappointing or terrible
a fine mess
adverb
20. informal
quite well; all right
that suits me fine
21. a nonstandard word for finely
22. billiards, snooker
(of a stroke on the cue ball) so as to merely brush the object ball
23. cut it fine
verb
24.
to make or become finer; refine
25. (often foll by down or away)
to make or become smaller
26. (transitive)
to clarify (wine, etc) by adding finings
27. (transitive) billiards, snooker
to hit (a cue ball) fine
28. (intransitive; foll by up) Australian and New Zealand informal
(of the weather) to become fine
noun
1.
a certain amount of money exacted as a penalty
a parking fine
2.
a payment made by a tenant at the start of his or her tenancy to reduce the subsequent rent; premium
3. feudal law
a sum of money paid by a man to his lord, esp for the privilege of transferring his land to another
4.
a method of transferring land in England by bringing a fictitious law suit: abolished 1833
5. in fine
verb
6. (transitive)
to impose a fine on
noun music
1.
the point at which a piece is to end, usually after a da capo or dal segno
2.
an ending or finale
noun
brandy of ordinary quality
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Finer
see synonyms of finer adjectiveWord forms: ˈfiner or ˈfinest
1. Obsolete
finished; perfected
2.
superior in quality; better than average; excellent; very good
a fine sample
3.
of exceptional character or ability
a fine teacher
4.
with no impurities; refined
5.
containing a specified proportion of pure metal
said usually of gold or silver6.
in good health; very well
7.
clear and bright
said of the weather8.
a.
not heavy or gross
b.
not coarse; in very small particles
fine sand
9.
a.
very thin or slender
fine thread
b.
very small
fine print
10.
sharp; keen
a knife with a fine edge
11.
a.
discriminating; subtle
fine distinctions
b.
involving precise accuracy
a fine adjustment
12.
of delicate or subtle composition or character
fine lace
13. Rare
attractive; handsome
a fine child
14.
trained and developed physically to the maximum extent
said of athletes, horses, etc.15.
a.
elegant
b.
too elegant; showy
fine writing
adverbWord forms: ˈfiner or ˈfinest
16.
finely
17. Informal
very well; all right
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: fined or ˈfining
18.
to make or become fine or finer
noun
1.
a finish; end; conclusion: obs. except in in fine (see phrase below)
2.
a sum of money paid to settle a matter; esp., a sum required to be paid as punishment
or penalty for an offense
verb transitiveWord forms: fined or ˈfining
3.
to require the payment of a fine from
noun
Musical Direction
the end: a note marking the close of a repetition
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Finer
see synonyms of fineradj. fin·er, fin·est
1.
a. Of superior quality, skill, or appearance: a fine day; a fine wine.
b. Excellent in character or ability: a fine person; a fine writer.
2. Very small in size, weight, or thickness: fine type; fine paper.
3.
a. Free from impurities.
b. Metallurgy Containing pure metal in a specified proportion or amount: gold 21 carats fine.
4. Very sharp; keen: a blade with a fine edge.
5. Thin; slender: fine hairs.
7. Consisting of very small particles; not coarse: fine dust.
8.
a. Marginally different or subtle: a fine difference.
b. Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety or precision; sensitive: has a fine eye for color.
9. Trained to the highest degree of physical efficiency: a fine racehorse.
10. Characterized by refinement or elegance: people in the finest society.
11. Satisfactory; acceptable: Handing in your paper on Monday is fine.
12. Being in a state of satisfactory health; quite well: "How are you?" "I'm fine."
13. Used as an intensive: a fine mess.
adv.
1. Finely.
2. Informal Very well: doing fine.
tr. & intr.v. fined, fin·ing, fines
To make or become finer, purer, or cleaner.
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