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I am playing fairly vs I am playing fair

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am playing fairly' is used when you want to emphasize that you are following the rules and being just in your actions. 'I am playing fair' is more commonly used and means the same thing, but it is a more concise way to express the idea.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 786 views

I am playing fairly

This phrase is correct and can be used to emphasize that you are following the rules and being just in your actions.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that you are playing a game or engaging in an activity in a just and honest manner.
  • I hope these answers can help you to help me, although I am playing fairly well left handed, I would really like to revert back to playing right handed again.
  • May 7, 2014 ... Unfortunately I am playing fairly "basic" minor chords. Like Am and Dm. I find the Dm minor chord is the worse of them all, the harmony stays in ...
  • I am playing fairly regularly with 9 bands right now. That's usually insane and/or wrong, but it is all laying right for the time being. I am enjoying it! I am working on  ...
  • Nov 20, 2015 ... "It is going well, I have played a lot of football and feel as though I am playing fairly well – so hopefully that can continue." SHARE PICTURE.

Alternatives:

  • I am playing fair and square
  • I am playing by the rules
  • I am playing in a just manner

I am playing fair

This phrase is correct and more commonly used to express that you are following the rules and being just in your actions.

This phrase is a more concise way to say that you are playing a game or engaging in an activity in a just and honest manner.
  • ... will meet the following criteria (no, I'm not cheating - I'm using the entire title & subtitle to meet one of the requirements - I am playing fair, you can trust me):
  • I am playing fair. When you greeted me, your shared your problems to me too. Do you know what that means? I'll be cursed with listening to your problems for ...
  • Jul 8, 2015 ... and here I am playing "fair" magic with [[Strip Mine]] and [[Crucible of worlds]] ... granted I also had [[fastbond]] cause value? permalink; save ...
  • When I am minding the baby, I am playing fair, even though I do not join in the clean-up. So there is no obligation to join in the clean-up. Id. While the logic of this ...

Alternatives:

  • I am playing fairly
  • I am playing by the rules
  • I am playing in a just manner

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