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In general, the [[adjective]] '''fine''' is a [[synonym]] for the adjective "good", although it can be used to mean anything from "acceptable" to "excellent".

In some countries (e.g. [[United Kingdom]], [[Australia]]), "fine" is used to describe the [[weather]] as being good, with a nearly-[[clear]] [[sky]]. (In some other countries, "fair" is used instead.) In particular, it is generally used instead of "sunny" (day) or "clear" (night), to denote that there are high and thin [[cirrus]] [[cloud]]s, but otherwise no obstruction of the sky.

"Fine" can also refer to a good-looking person (cf [[fit]]).

"Fine" or "finely" is also an [[antonym]] for "[[coarse]]" or "coarsely", as in finely-ground [[flour]] or [[cornmeal]].  It may also mean high-[[quality]], as with a fine [[wine]].