Cool MateThat's fair vs That's right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That's fair
Top 2,000 (common)
That's right
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: That's fair
| That's fair | That's right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðæts fɛə//🇺🇸 //ðæts fɛr// | 🇬🇧 //ðæts raɪt//🇺🇸 //ðæts raɪt// |
| Meaning | It is reasonable or just. | You are correct. |
| Example | After hearing your explanation, I see why you feel that way. That's fair. | You got the answer, that's right! |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | That's fair enough, I think that's fair, It seems fair, To be fair, That's only fair | that's right, exactly, that's right, of course, that's right, you got it |
| Antonyms | - | That's wrong, Not correct, That's false |
| Common mistakes | Using it without context - make sure it fits the discussion., Saying 'That's unfair' instead when agreeing., Confusing it with 'That's fair enough', which is slightly different. | Using in a formal presentation, Confusing with 'that's correct', Overusing in conversations |
| Usage notes | Use 'That's fair' to agree with someone's point or to acknowledge a valid argument. It fits in casual and formal discussions but may sound too informal in very serious contexts. | Use to confirm someone’s statement. Avoid in formal writing or when disagreeing. |
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Frequently asked questions: That's fair vs That's right
What's the difference between That's fair and That's right?
That's fair: It is reasonable or just. That's right: You are correct.
Which is more common: That's fair and That's right?
That's fair is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That's fair: After hearing your explanation, I see why you feel that way. That's fair. That's right: You got the answer, that's right!
Can I use That's fair and That's right interchangeably?
Not always. That's fair and That's right are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.