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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
/ ɲɪ /
adverb
to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely
you're quite right
quite the opposite
(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
(not used with a negative) of an exceptional, considerable, or noticeable kind
quite a girl
quite a long walk
a remarkable or noteworthy thing or person
Also: quite so.an expression used to indicate agreement or assent
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of quite1
Example Sentences
While he was there, it appeared that everyone was "on eggshells" with leaders smiling, but wary that "you don't quite know what is going to shift".
"These are increases on small numbers, because these nations are usually quite empty in the winter, but we can already see that the growth is concentrated there," explains Ms Marinska.
"To my knowledge, nothing quite like this has ever happened," he told the BBC.
"There are quite strict rules about who can get close to the president," he told reporters.
"I see myself as an open book, and I see myself as someone who's been through quite a journey."
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When To Use
Quite can mean “completely,” “truly,” or “very,” but it is also sometimes used to mean “somewhat.”Quite can be used to intensify the meaning of some adjectives, but it can also be used to soften the meaning of others.Example: The sky is quite dreary today.
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