Real Dictionary

fine adjective uses
You use fine to describe something that you admire and think is very good.

fine in American English 1
finished; perfected
adjective: of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade
adverb: in an excellent manner; very well

fine in American English 2
a finish; end; conclusion: obs. except in in fine (see phrase below)
to require the payment of a fine from
noun: a sum of money imposed as a penalty for an offense or dereliction

fine in American English 3
the end: a note marking the close of a repetition
noun: the end of a repeated section, whether da capo or dal segno

fine in American English 4
noun: ordinary French brandy, usually with no indication of the maker's name or location

fine in British English 1
adjective: excellent or choice in quality; very good of its kind
adverb: quite well; all right

fine in British English 2
noun: a certain amount of money exacted as a penalty

fine in British English 3
noun: the point at which a piece is to end, usually after a da capo or dal segno

fine in British English 4
noun: brandy of ordinary quality

fine punishment
countable noun: A fine is a punishment in which a person is ordered to pay a sum of money because they have done something illegal or broken a rule.
verb: If someone is fined, they are punished by being ordered to pay a sum of money because they have done something illegal or broken a rule.