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adverb
- 1. to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; absolutely; completely: "it's quite out of the question" Similar
- 2. to a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly: "it's quite warm outside" Similar
exclamation
- 1. expressing agreement with or understanding of a remark or statement: "‘I don't want to talk about that now.’ ‘Quite’"
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used to emphasize the degree or amount of something, or to say that someone or something is impressive, interesting, or unusual: They have been working on this for quite some time. See more. quite the best, worst, etc. mainly UK formal old-fashioned. used for emphasis: It was quite the worst dinner I have ever had. See more. Fewer examples.
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. However, quite can also mean “somewhat.”
The meaning of QUITE is wholly, completely. How to use quite in a sentence. wholly, completely; to an extreme : positively —often used as an intensifier with a; to a considerable extent : rather…
Definitions of quite. adverb. to the greatest extent; completely. “you're quite right” “she was quite alone” “was quite mistaken” “ quite the opposite” “not quite finished” “did not quite make it” adverb. actually or truly or to an extreme. “was quite a sudden change” “it's quite the thing to do” “ quite the rage” “ Quite so!” adverb.
6 meanings: 1. to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely 2. to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat 3. in actuality;.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of quite adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a large amount or number: There are quite a few letters for you here. He's changed quite a bit. (Definition of quite from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of quite. in Chinese (Traditional) 完全地，徹底地, （表示贊同）是這樣, 相當，很，頗… See more.
