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fine
Adjective
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If something is fine, it is OK, not a problem, or acceptable.
She said it works -- it's fine.
"Can I put it here?" "There? Oh, yes, yes, fine! Put it there."
"How are you?" "Fine, thanks!"
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If something is fine, it is very good in quality.
This is a fine example of how we can work together.
Everyone should be able to enjoy fine music and fine art.
She's one of Spain's finest skiers.
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If the weather is fine, the sun is out and it is not raining or snowing.
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Very, very small.
Grind it into a fine powder.
It's hard to see the fine details.
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if someone is fine, then they are good-looking or attractive.
That woman is so fine!
fine
Adverb
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If something works fine, it works well, or without any problems.
Going there today would suit me fine.
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If you draw or cut something fine, you do it in very small pieces or with small detail.
fine
Noun
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A fine is money that you pay for breaking a rule or the law.
There is a $500 fine for smoking inside.
fine
Verb
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If you fine someone, you make them pay money for breaking a rule or the law.
He was fined $500 for smoking inside.
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To make something finer in quality or size.
The wine will fine with time.
thank
Verb
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To say a good word after someone gives something to you or after someone does something good for you.
She thanked him very much for the beautiful food he cooked for her.
"I would like a drink, please." "Here is your drink." "Thank you."
you
Pronoun
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Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun.
You are my best friend.
Can I go to the shops with you?
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Used to talk about anyone.
You have to be 18 years old to see that film.
She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.
you
Determinative
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Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to.
You guys can leave now.