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quite
[ kwahyt ]
adverb
- completely, wholly, or entirely:
quite the reverse;
not quite finished.
- actually, really, or truly:
quite a sudden change.
- to a considerable extent or degree:
quite small;
quite objectionable.
quite
/ kwaɪt /
adverb
- to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely
quite the opposite
you're quite right
- not used with a negative to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat
she's quite pretty
- in actuality; truly
he thought the bag was heavy, but it was quite light
it's quite the thing to do
- quite anot used with a negative of an exceptional, considerable, or noticeable kind
quite a girl
quite a long walk
- quite somethinga remarkable or noteworthy thing or person
sentence substitute
- Alsoquite so an expression used to indicate agreement or assent
Usage
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of quite1
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.
Kim Leadbeater, the Labour MP behind the bill, said she found some of Streeting's remarks “quite disappointing and quite upsetting”.
She described her husband as being "quite a ranty person" and that at the time said she had thought it was just talk.
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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