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| quite [ kwīt ] |
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1. entirely: in the highest degree or to the fullest extent
  not quite as bad as all that
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2. rather: to a considerable or great degree
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3. nearly: used with a negative to indicate that something has almost reached a state or condition
The dress is not quite finished.
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4. emphasizing extent: used with expressions of quantity to emphasize the great extent of something
quite some time ago
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5. emphasizing exceptional quality: used to emphasize the exceptional or impressive nature of somebody or something
That was quite a celebration we had yesterday.
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6. U.K. expressing agreement: used on its own or before "so" to express agreement or understanding
"I didn't think it was up to me to say anything." "Quite."
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| [14th century. Variant of quit (adj)] |
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be quite something to be remarkably good, fine, attractive, or otherwise admirable or impressive (informal)
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