quite

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Synonyms: suite, quire, quit, quote, quine, quinte, quile, quice, tuite, quits, quito

Antonyms: suite, quire, quit, quote, quine, quinte, quile, quice, tuite, quits, quito

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Adverb

1. To the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
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3. With prepositional phrases and spatial adverbs.
4. With predicative adjectives.
5. With attributive adjectives, following an (especially indefinite) article; chiefly as expressing contrast, difference etc.
6. Preceding nouns introduced by the indefinite article. Chiefly in negative constructions.
7. With adverbs of manner.
8. In a fully justified sense; truly, perfectly, actually. Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.) With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs. Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative. Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable. Before a noun preceded by the definite article.
   • It's not quite the colour I am looking for.
9. Coming before the indefinite article and an attributive adjective. (Now largely merged with moderative senses, below.)
10. With plain adjectives, past participles, and adverbs.
11. Coming before the definite article and an attributive superlative.
12. Before a noun preceded by an indefinite article; now often with ironic implications that the noun in question is particularly noteworthy or remarkable.
13. Before a noun preceded by the definite article.
    • It's not quite the colour I am looking for.
14. With prepositional or adverbial phrases.
15. To a moderate extent or degree; somewhat, rather.
    • Mind your shoes, the basement is quite wet.
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Interjection

1. Indicates agreement; exactly so.
   • “That's a rather ugly colour for a house, don't you think?” — “Quite.”

Noun

1. A series of passes made with the cape to distract the bull.

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