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   quite

   /kwʌɪt/

   adverb

   • 1. to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely: "it's quite out of the question" Similar completelyfullyentirelytotallywhollyabsolutelyutterlyoutrightthoroughlyaltogetherin every respectin all respectswithout reservationwithout exception
   • ▪ very; really (used as an intensifier): US "‘You've no intention of coming back?’ ‘I'm quite sorry, but no, I have not.’"
   • ▪ all the way: West Indian "dresses quite from Port of Spain"
   • 2. to a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly: "it's quite warm outside" Similar fairlyrathersomewhata bita littleslightlyrelativelycomparativelymoderatelyafter a fashionreasonablyto some extent/degreeto a certain extentinformal:prettykind ofsort ofish

   exclamation

   • 1. expressing agreement with or understanding of a remark or statement: "‘I don't want to talk about that now.’ ‘Quite’"

   Word Origin Middle English: from the obsolete adjective quite, variant of quit1.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUITE definition: 1. completely: 2. used to express that you are not certain about something: 3. used to show…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › quiteQuite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of QUITE is wholly, completely. How to use quite in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   QUITE meaning: 1. completely: 2. used to express that you are not certain about something: 3. used to show…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › grammar › british-grammarQuiet or quite ? - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Warning: Quiet /kwaɪət/ and quite /kwaɪt/ are spelt and pronounced differently, and have different meanings. Quiet is an adjective meaning ‘making very little noise’ or ‘having little activity or excitement’: The children are very quiet.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › quiteQUITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Quite can mean “completely” or “entirely,” as in quite the opposite or not quite done yet. It can also be used in ways that emphasize that something is considerable or exceptional, as in quite a lot or that was quite the adventure.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryQUITE definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use quite in front of a noun group to emphasize that a person or thing is very impressive or unusual.

8. www.diffen.com › difference › Quiet_vs_QuiteQuite vs Quiet - Difference and Comparison | Diffen

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   Quiet refers to the absence of sound (especially loud sound) and quite means truly or considerably. The two words are often mis-spelled, just like their and there.

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10. www.thesaurus.com › browse › Quite49 Synonyms & Antonyms for QUITE | Thesaurus.com

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    Find 49 different ways to say QUITE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

11. languagetool.org › insights › postQuite or Quiet—Learn The Difference - LanguageTool

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    Quite vs. Quiet: When used as an adverb, quite means completely or to a degree. Quiet means free of noise. We’ll explain more & provide examples.