FINE


Meaning of FINE in English

adjective

BAD : 'Hello, John. How are you?' 'Very fine, thank you.'

GOOD : 'Hello, John. How are you?' 'Fine, thank you.'

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When fine means 'very well', it is not used with very or extremely .

See note at VERY 4 (↑ very )

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