English

quite

kwaɪt, ˈkiːteɪ
Meaning: to a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˈkiːteɪ

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Example sentences

The two situations are quite different.
The two situations are quite different.
Pardon? I didn't quite catch what you were saying.
Pardon? I didn't quite catch what you were saying.
His behavior has been quite suspicious lately.
His behavior has been quite suspicious lately.
The suspects were quite cooperative during the investigation.
The suspects were quite cooperative during the investigation.
Her family was quite well off, so she never had to worry about money.
Her family was quite well off, so she never had to worry about money.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize a degree of difference or quality.

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