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    quite
    /kwʌɪt/

    adverb

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

    Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb quite in English. Quite can express degree, certainty, agreement, emphasis, or contrast, depending on the context and the word that follows it.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adverb quite in British and American English. Find out how to use quite with adjectives, nouns, verbs and idioms, and see synonyms and contrast with irony.

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

    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.”

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb quite, which can express completeness, intensity, or extent. Find out how to use quite correctly and avoid common mistakes.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Quite is an adverb that can indicate extent, emphasis, vagueness or agreement. Learn how to use quite in different contexts and sentences with Collins Dictionary.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUITE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Quite is an adverb that can mean a little or a lot but not completely, very, or completely. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › quiteQuite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.