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- [kwahyt]
- /kwaɪt/
- /kwaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwahyt]
- /kwaɪt/
Definitions of quite word
- adverb quite completely, wholly, or entirely: quite the reverse; not quite finished. 1
- adverb quite actually, really, or truly: quite a sudden change. 1
- adverb quite to a considerable extent or degree: quite small; quite objectionable. 1
- noun quite To the utmost or most absolute extent or degree ; absolutely; completely. 1
- adverb quite considerably, positively 1
- adverb quite somewhat, to some extent 1
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Origin of quite
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English, adv. use of quit(e), a variant of quit(te) quit1, the meaning of the two forms not being distinct in Middle English
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Quite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
quite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for quite
adverb quite
- rather — in a measure; to a certain extent; somewhat: rather good.
- pretty — pleasing or attractive to the eye, as by delicacy or gracefulness: a pretty face.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- relatively — in a relative manner: a relatively small difference.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
adjective quite
Antonyms for quite
adverb quite
- extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
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