quite

quite · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    To a certain or fairly significant extent or degree.

  2. 2.

    Completely; entirely (especially in British English).

  3. 3.

    Used to express agreement or understanding.

  4. 4.

    To an absolute or considerable degree; really.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    quite a bit — A considerable amount.
  • •
    quite a few — A fairly large number.
  • •
    quite so — Used to express agreement.
  • •
    not quite — Not completely.
  • •
    quite frankly — Used to emphasize honesty.
  • •
    quite right — Absolutely correct.

Related words

See also: completely, fairly, rather, very
Synonyms: completely, entirely, fairly, rather

Etymology

From Middle English quite ("free, clear"), from Old French quite, from Latin quietus ("at rest, free").