quite
Use Quite in a sentence
adverb
1.
completely, wholly, or entirely: quite the reverse; not quite finished.
2.
actually, really, or truly: quite a sudden change.
3.
to a considerable extent or degree: quite small; quite objectionable.
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World English Dictionary
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| —adv | |
| 1. | to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely: you're quite right; quite the opposite |
| 2. | (not used with a negative) to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat: she's quite pretty |
| 3. | in actuality; truly: he thought the bag was heavy, but it was quite light; it's quite the thing to do |
| 4. | (not used with a negative) quite a of an exceptional, considerable, or noticeable kind: quite a girl; quite a long walk |
| 5. | quite something a remarkable or noteworthy thing or person |
| —sentence substitute | |
| 6. | Also: quite so an expression used to indicate agreement or assent |
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Word Origin & History
quite
early 14c., adverbial form of M.E. quit, quite (adj.) "free, clear" (see quit). Originally "thoroughly;" the weaker sense of "fairly" is attested from mid-19c.
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Example sentences
Immune system is quite complex and the particular area of learning capability of the immune system isnt understood completely.
Everyone said she had quite an average walk and quite an average voice.
And the signs are that the idea makes quite a lot of people quite cross.
In reality, the battery technology is actually quite close to being ready.
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