fine

Fine is defined as money charged to a person for doing something wrong, such as breaking the speed limit.

(noun)

An example of a fine is when you have to pay $50 for getting a speeding ticket.

The definition of fine is the end of something.

(noun)

An example of fine in musical terms is the phrase "fine" printed at the end of a piece of music.

See fine in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective finer, finest

Obsolete finished; perfected
superior in quality; better than average; excellent; very good: a fine sample
of exceptional character or ability: a fine teacher
with no impurities; refined
containing a specified proportion of pure metal: said usually of gold or silver
in good health; very well
clear and bright: said of the weather
1. not heavy or gross
2. not coarse; in very small particles: fine sand
1. very thin or slender: fine thread
2. very small: fine print
sharp; keen: a knife with a fine edge
1. discriminating; subtle: fine distinctions
2. involving precise accuracy: a fine adjustment
of delicate or subtle composition or character: fine lace
Now Rare attractive; handsome: a fine child
trained and developed physically to the maximum extent: said of athletes, horses, etc.
1. elegant
2. too elegant; showy: fine writing

Origin: ME fin < OFr < ML finus, for L finis, an end, limit: see finish

transitive verb, intransitive verb fined, fining

to make or become fine or finer

noun

a finish; end; conclusion: obs. except in in fine (see phrase below)
a sum of money paid to settle a matter; esp., a sum required to be paid as punishment or penalty for an offense

Origin: ME < OFr fin < L finis: see finish

transitive verb fined, fining

to require the payment of a fine from

noun

Musical Direction the end: a note marking the close of a repetition

Origin: It < L finis: see finish

See fine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective fin·er, fin·est

Of superior quality, skill, or appearance: a fine day; a fine writer.
Very small in size, weight, or thickness: fine type; fine paper.
a. Free from impurities.
b. Metallurgy Containing pure metal in a specified proportion or amount: gold 21 carats fine.
Very sharp; keen: a blade with a fine edge.
Thin; slender: fine hairs.
Exhibiting careful and delicate artistry: fine china. See Synonyms at delicate.
Consisting of very small particles; not coarse: fine dust.
a. Subtle or precise: a fine difference.
b. Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety or precision; sensitive: has a fine eye for color.
Trained to the highest degree of physical efficiency: a fine racehorse.
Characterized by refinement or elegance.
Satisfactory; acceptable: Handing in your paper on Monday is fine.
Being in a state of satisfactory health; quite well: I'm fine. And you?
Used as an intensive: a fine mess.

adverb

tr. & intr.v. fined fined, fin·ing, fines

To make or become finer, purer, or cleaner.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English fin

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin fīnis, end, supreme degree

Related Forms:

noun

A sum of money required to be paid as a penalty for an offense.
Law
a. A forfeiture or penalty to be paid to the offended party in a civil action.
b. An amicable settlement of a suit over land ownership.
Obsolete An end; a termination.