Fairly I Adverb ˈfeəli ˈferli Simple/Easy/Straightforward Common Problem

• fairly simple/easy/straightforward
• this is a fairly common problem.
• it's fairly obvious what's going on here.
• it's fairly clear that there is still room for improvement.

fairly

1. to some extent but not very
• fairly simple/easy/straightforward
• This is a fairly common problem.
• It's fairly obvious what's going on here.
• It's fairly clear that there is still room for improvement.
• That's a fairly typical reaction.
• I know him fairly well, but I wouldn't say we were really close friends.
• We'll have to leave fairly soon (= before very long).
• I'm fairly certain I can do the job.
• He was fairly sure he was right.
• I think you'll find it fairly difficult (= you do not want to say that it is very difficult).

Extra Examples

• a fairly new car
• The restaurant was fairly close to my hotel.
• The software is fairly easy to use.
• The report was fairly incomprehensible.
• I go jogging fairly regularly.
2. in a fair and reasonable way; honestly
• He has always treated me very fairly.
• Her attitude could fairly be described as hostile.
3. used to emphasize something that you are saying
• The time fairly raced by.
4. honestly and according to the rules
5. in a direct way that is easy to understand
6. exactly in the place you were aiming for