fine · adj
fine (EXCELLENT)
B2 excellent or much better than average
Dictionary examples:
a fine musician/artist (16.8)
This building is the finest example of its type. (21.1)
There is a fine view of the river from the balcony. (40.0)
a fine line
C1 a very small difference between two things that may seem different
Dictionary examples:
There's a fine line between courage and foolishness. (62.5)
fine (THIN)
C2 thin or made of very small pieces
Dictionary examples:
fine sand (12.4)
fine, brown hair (12.5)
fine (WELL)
A1 well, healthy, or happy
Dictionary examples:
My dog ate my homework. I'm fine! (0.0)
I sleep in class. Teacher's fine! (0.0)
I ate a bug, but I'm fine! (0.0)
"How are you?" "I'm fine, thanks." (12.2)
I felt terrible last night but I feel fine this morning. (16.1)
(that's) fine
A1 used to agree with a suggestion, idea, etc.
Dictionary examples:
"Sing in the shower?" "Fine, but quietly!" (0.0)
"Pizza for dinner?" "Fine, I'm very hungry!" (0.0)
"Walk backwards to school?" "Fine, I'll try!" (0.0)
"Should we meet at 8 o'clock?" "Yes, that's fine." (6.6)
fine (GOOD ENOUGH)
A2 good or good enough
Dictionary examples:
My math skills are fine for counting to ten. (0.0)
This umbrella is fine if it's not raining. (0.0)
My cooking isn't great, but it's fine for hungry cats. (0.0)
"Is this soup hot enough?" "Yes, it's fine." (20.1)
fine (SUNNY)
B1 sunny and not raining
Dictionary examples:
The weather's so fine, I'm tempted to have a picnic in my office! (0.0)
It's a fine day for sunbathing, but I forgot my swimsuit at home! (0.0)
It's a fine day for a beach party, but we live in the mountains! (0.0)
It should be a fine day tomorrow. (25.5)