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Quite

/kwaɪt/ · adverb

Meaning

To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely..

Definitions by Sense

  1. To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
  2. In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually.
  3. To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
  4. (chiefly UK) Indicates agreement; exactly so.
  5. (bullfighting) A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.

Example Sentences

Mind your shoes, the basement is quite wet.
“That's a rather ugly colour for a house, don't you think?” — “Quite.”

Synonyms for quite

acceptablyadequatelyaveragelyfairlyhalfwayin a wayindifferentmacklymoderatelymiddlesomemiddlingmiddlinglynot quitepartiallypassablyquiteratherreasonablysomewhatsomewhatlysufficientlytolerablyquite aquite an

Antonyms for quite

Related Words

ratherquite aquite anrelativetoocomparisoncomparativelyalreadyalsojustyetreallyperfectlyactuallybeforepracticallyindeedexactlyrelativelywhatsoever

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does quite mean?

Quite means To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely..

What is a synonym for quite?

Common synonyms include acceptably, adequately, averagely, fairly.

What is the opposite of quite?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use quite in a sentence?

Mind your shoes, the basement is quite wet.

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