fare

[feə(r)]

fare Definition

• 1. the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay
• 2. food and drink
• 3. how well or badly someone or something is doing

Using fare: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fare" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bus fare has increased by 10%.

• Example

  The restaurant's fare was delicious.

• Example

  How did the team fare in the competition?

• Example

  I hope you fare well on your exam.

fare Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fare

• price
• menu
• cuisine
• performance
• transportation cost

Phrases with fare

• fair-fare

  a pun that plays on the homophones 'fair' and 'fare', often used in advertising or marketing

  Example

  Come to our fair for a fair fare!

• fare thee well

  an expression of farewell, often used to convey good wishes or blessings

  Example

  Fare thee well, my friend. I hope to see you again soon.

• foul fare

  food that is spoiled or contaminated, often causing illness

  Example

  I got sick from eating the foul fare at that restaurant.

Origins of fare

from Old English 'fær', meaning 'journey'

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Summary: fare in Brief

The term 'fare' [feə(r)] refers to three main concepts: the cost of public transportation, food and drink, and how well or badly someone or something is doing. Examples include 'The bus fare has increased by 10%,' 'The restaurant's fare was delicious,' and 'How did the team fare in the competition?' The phrase 'fair-fare' is a pun that plays on the homophones 'fair' and 'fare,' while 'fare thee well' is an expression of farewell.