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quite

[ kwahyt ]

adverb

  1. completely, wholly, or entirely:

    quite the reverse;

    not quite finished.

  2. actually, really, or truly:

    quite a sudden change.

  3. to a considerable extent or degree:

    quite small;

    quite objectionable.



quite

/ kwaɪt /

adverb

  1. to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely

    quite the opposite

    you're quite right

  2. not used with a negative to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat

    she's quite pretty

  3. in actuality; truly

    he thought the bag was heavy, but it was quite light

    it's quite the thing to do

  4. quite a
    not used with a negative of an exceptional, considerable, or noticeable kind

    quite a girl

    quite a long walk

  5. quite something
    a remarkable or noteworthy thing or person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


sentence substitute

  1. Alsoquite so an expression used to indicate agreement or assent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quite1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, adverb use of quit(e), a variant of quit(te) quit 1; the meaning of the two forms was not distinct in Middle English
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quite1

C14: adverbial use of quite (adj) quit
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Example Sentences

That’s hardly the number that Ramaswamy must have been thinking of with his Social Security exercise, but it’s still quite a hefty one.

From Slate

Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP behind the bill, said she found some of Streeting's remarks “quite disappointing and quite upsetting”.

From BBC

She described her husband as being "quite a ranty person" and that at the time said she had thought it was just talk.

From BBC

Then we pivot quite quickly to the thought of filming it, and what does that mean?

Quite honestly, it’s a great spot to entertain in.”

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