FINEの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

FINE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition adjective adverb noun (1) verb (1) verb (2) noun (2) adjective 6 adjective adverb noun (1) verb (1) verb (2) noun (2) Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical Legal Definition Legal More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical Legal More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In fine 1 of 6 adjective ˈfīn finer ; finest Synonyms of fine Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 a : all right That's fine with me. b : well or healthy : not sick or injured feel fine 2 a : superior in kind, quality, or appearance : excellent did a fine job a fine young man has a fine mind b of weather : sunny and pleasant a fine summer day 3 a (1) : very thin in gauge or texture fine thread (2) : not coarse fine sand (3) : very small fine print (4) : delicately made or proportioned fine china fine features (5) : thin sense 1a , keen a knife with a fine edge (6) : very precise or accurate a fine adjustment trying to be too fine with his pitches b : physically trained or hardened close to the limit of efficiency — used of an athlete or animal 4 : delicate, subtle, or sensitive in quality, perception, or distinction a fine point of law There's a fine line between helping and intruding. 5 a : ornate sense 1 fine writing b : marked by or affecting elegance or refinement fine manners fine dining 6 — used as an intensive Let a soprano pour out her soul in a fine frenzy of enthusiasm … — Time 7 a : free from impurity b of a metal : having a stated proportion of pure metal in the composition expressed in parts per thousand a gold coin .9166 fine fineness ˈfīn-nəs noun fine 2 of 6 adverb 1 : finely : such as a : very well You did fine . b : all right — used interjectionally especially to show acceptance or approval "I have to leave early today, okay?" " Fine ." c : in small pieces chopped fine 2 : with a very narrow margin of time or space … she had not intended to cut her escape so fine … — Melinda Beck et al. fine 3 of 6 noun (1) 1 a : a sum imposed as punishment for an offense The motorist had to pay a fine for speeding. fines for returning library books late b : a forfeiture or penalty paid to an injured party in a civil action 2 dated , law : a compromise of a fictitious suit used as a form of conveyance of lands 3 obsolete : end , conclusion see also: in fine fine 4 of 6 verb (1) fined ; fining transitive verb : to impose a fine on : punish by a fine fine 5 of 6 verb (2) fined ; fining transitive verb 1 : purify , clarify fine and filter wine 2 : to make finer in quality or size intransitive verb 1 : to become pure or clear the ale will fine 2 : to become smaller in lines or proportions fine 6 of 6 noun (2) fi·​ne ˈfē-(ˌ)nā : end — used as a direction in music to mark the closing point after a repeat Synonyms of fine Relevance Adjective dusty smooth Adverb good alright nicely well OK Noun (1) penalty damages Verb (1) impose charge levy Verb (2) filter clarify clean refine extract wash See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of fine in a Sentence Noun (1) a $50 fine for speeding “Is there anything wrong?” “No, everything's fine .” The house looks fine to me. I think that's a fine idea. You did a fine job. The house is in fine shape. This is a fine example of what can go wrong when one person is given too much power. He's a fine young man. “Did you hurt yourself?” “No, I'm fine .” Verb (1) the police will fine you for driving with one headlight out She did fine on the test. My mother is doing fine , thank you. This'll do fine for now. She talks and walks so fine , just like a great lady. Verb (2) the use of egg shells to fine wine See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Adjective Three years later, Hendon’s team turned their attention to studying why the microscopic clumps form in the first place, particularly at very fine grind levels. — ArsTechnica , 28 Apr. 2026 The honey & cinnamon dog tags also make a fine coffee accompaniment with breakfast as these are slightly oversize, graham cracker-style cookies. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times , 28 Apr. 2026 Adverb Blueprint also was sued in January 2025 by New York’s Workers’ Compensation Board for failing to pay a $22,000 fine related to the company not carrying workers’ compensation insurance. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com , 29 Apr. 2026 The Braves are doing just fine , thank you, with their current roster. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com , 29 Apr. 2026 Noun Depending on the severity of the behavior, passengers may face FAA fines of up to $43,658 per violation, federal criminal charges, or both. — Doha Madani, NBC news , 3 May 2026 The undisputed star of the show is Mamani, a French fine -dining restaurant which opened in 2025 and, incredibly, won its first Michelin star within seven weeks. — Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure , 3 May 2026 Verb During this time, drivers who violate the law will receive warnings but will not be fined . — Ivan Taylor, CBS News , 2 May 2026 So taking a gamble on skirting electoral law and being fined down the line may be worth a potential strategic boost in a chaotic and unsettled election before the primary, Schnur added. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times , 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fine Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English fin, fyne "of choice quality, superior, admirable, free from impurity, delicate," borrowed from Anglo-French fin, going back to Gallo-Romance *fīnus "extreme, ultimate," adjective derivative of Latin fīnis "boundary, limit, ending" — more at final entry 1 Adverb Middle English fyne, derivative of fin, fyne fine entry 1 Noun (1) Middle English fin, fyne "end, conclusion, final legal settlement relating to alienation of property, fee paid to complete a legal conveyance, money paid in lieu of judicial punishment," borrowed from Anglo-French fin, going back to Latin fīnis "boundary, limit, terminal point, ending" (Medieval Latin also, "legal settlement, agreement involving payment, payment in lieu of punishment") — more at final entry 1 Verb (1) in part derivative of fine entry 3 , in part continuing Middle English finen "to pay a fine," borrowed from Anglo-French finer "to pay as a fine, make a payment," verbal derivative of fin fine entry 3 Verb (2) Middle English finen, derivative of fin, fyne fine entry 1 Noun (2) borrowed from Italian, going back to Latin fīnis "boundary, limit, ending" — more at final entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 7a Adverb 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (1) 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Verb (1) circa 1513, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun (2) 1740, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of fine was in the 13th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing fine chance would be a fine thing cut it fine fine and dandy fine art fine / finer points fine / okay by me fine one to talk fine print fine structure fine - tooth comb fine - tune fine - tuned good / keen / fine eye for detail go over / through (something) with a fine - tooth comb in fine in fine fettle not to put too fine a point on it to good / great effect Rhymes for fine brine cline dine fein gwine hine jain klein kline line mine nine See All Rhymes for fine Browse Nearby Words find/take shelter fine fineable See all Nearby Words Articles Related to fine 9 Financial Words With Surprising... In the beginning, 'income' simply meant "coming in" Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine. Accessed 5 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition fine 1 of 5 noun ˈfīn : a sum of money to be paid as a punishment fine 2 of 5 verb fined ; fining : to punish by a fine fine 3 of 5 adjective finer ; finest 1 : free from impurity 2 a : not thick, coarse, or dull fine thread fine sand b : small entry 1 sense 1 fine print c : done with extreme care and accuracy fine measurement 3 : subtle sense 1b a fine distinction 4 : excellent in quality or appearance a fine spring day 5 : to one's liking : agreeable that's fine with me 6 : very well feel fine finely adverb fineness ˈfīn-nəs noun fine 4 of 5 adverb 1 : in a fine manner 2 : very well did fine on the test I liked it fine fine 5 of 5 noun fi·​ne ˈfē-(ˌ)nā : end entry 1 sense 1b — used as a direction in music to mark the closing point after a repeat Etymology Noun from earlier fine "a final agreement to settle a lawsuit," from Middle English fine "end, conclusion," from early French fin (same meaning), from Latin finis "end, limit" — related to final Adjective Middle English fin "pure, brought to perfection," from early French fin (same meaning), from Latin finis (noun) "end, limit" as in finis honorum "the height of honor, the highest honor" Noun Italian, from Latin finis "end, limit" Medical Definition fine adjective ˈfīn finer ; finest of bodily tremors : of slight excursion Legal Definition fine 1 of 2 noun 1 : a sum imposed as punishment for an offense compare restitution 2 : a forfeiture or penalty paid to an injured party in a civil action fine 2 of 2 transitive verb fined ; fining : to impose a fine on : punish by fine Etymology Noun Anglo-French fin , fine & Medieval Latin finis end, boundary, agreement, payment for release or privilege, monetary penalty, from Latin finis end, boundary More from Merriam-Webster on fine Nglish: Translation of fine for Spanish Speakers Bri