Definitions
- Describing a situation where someone is treated according to what they deserve. - Referring to a decision or action that is based on fairness and impartiality. - Talking about the proper and appropriate punishment for a crime or wrongdoing.
- Describing a situation where everyone is given equal opportunities and treatment. - Referring to a decision or action that is unbiased and impartial. - Talking about the distribution of resources or rewards in a way that is equitable and just.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to describe situations that involve fairness and impartiality.
- 2Both words can be used to describe decisions, actions, or treatments.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Justly is more commonly used in legal or moral contexts, while fairly is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 2Focus: Justly emphasizes the idea of deservingness and what is right, while fairly emphasizes the idea of equality and impartiality.
- 3Connotation: Justly has a more serious and formal connotation, while fairly has a more neutral and informal connotation.
Remember this!
Justly and fairly are both adverbs used to describe situations that involve fairness and impartiality. However, justly is more commonly used in legal or moral contexts and emphasizes deservingness and what is right, while fairly is more versatile and emphasizes equality and impartiality. Justly has a more serious and formal connotation, while fairly has a more neutral and informal connotation.
