Word
faring
Phoneticsfar·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɛɹiŋ/
UK/fˈeəɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. to do well or badly in a situation — how things are going for you. You use it to ask how someone is coping.
v. present participle of 'fare'; indicates how well a person, group or plan is doing or coping in a particular situation.
Examples
“She is faring well in her new job.”
“After surgery, he is faring better than doctors expected and may go home soon.”
“Despite early setbacks in the polls, the challenger is faring surprisingly well among younger voters in coastal districts.”
Examples
simple
“She is faring well in her new job.”
contextual
“After surgery, he is faring better than doctors expected and may go home soon.”
complex
“Despite early setbacks in the polls, the challenger is faring surprisingly well among younger voters in coastal districts.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “faring” in context.
Verb
01. candidate fares
“How the leading candidate fares in tonight's debate could decide the election.”
noun + verb
02. economy fares
“It remains to be seen how the economy fares after the rate cut.”
noun + verb
03. fare against
“Our team fared well against the defending champions on Saturday.”
verb + prep
04. fare in
“Women candidates fared particularly well in the recent polls.”
verb + prep
Adjective
05. fare badly
“Small retailers fared badly during the economic downturn.”
verb + adverb
06. fare better
“Girls fared better than boys in the final exams.”
verb + adverb
07. fare poorly
“The national team fared poorly against stronger opponents.”
verb + adverb
08. fare well
“Our graduates have fared well in the job market this year.”
verb + adverb
09. fare badly in polls
“The government is faring badly in the polls after the scandal.”
10. fare better than expected
“Despite the injury, she fared better than expected in the final.”
11. fare poorly against competition
“Small shops fare poorly against large online retailers.”
12. fare well in interviews
“Candidates who prepare questions usually fare well in interviews.”
Usage
Intransitive; commonly modified by 'well', 'badly', 'better' and asked with 'how'.
Real-World Examples
“Meanwhile, John is faring much better, soaring around and gaining confidence with every period of "zero-gravity".” Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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