Cool MatePiece vs Quarter
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Piece
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
Quarter
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
| Piece | Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/piːs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/piːs/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈkwɔːtə//🇺🇸 //ˈkwɔːrtər// |
| Meaning | A part of something larger. | A piece of money worth 25 cents. |
| Example | Can I have a piece of cake, please? | I found a quarter on the ground yesterday. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | A1 |
| Part of speech | noun | noun |
| Collocations | big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces, amazing, beautiful, brilliant, compose, produce, write, be called something, be entitled something, be titled something, piece by, piece for, piece from, a piece of music, a piece of sculpture, a piece of work, amazing, beautiful, brilliant, compose, produce, write, be called something, be entitled something, be titled something, piece by, piece for, piece from, a piece of music, a piece of sculpture, a piece of work, big, huge, large, assemble, glue (back) together, put (back) together, in pieces, piece of, bits and pieces, break into pieces, smash into pieces | quarter dollar, quarter of a dollar, first quarter |
| Antonyms | whole, complete, entire | whole, full |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'peace'., Used 'pieces' when referring to uncountable nouns incorrectly., Misused as a verb; it is primarily a noun. | Confused with 'quart', which is a unit of volume., Mispronounced as 'kwarter' instead of 'kwɔːrtər'., Used inappropriately for 'fourth' in informal contexts. |
| Usage notes | Use this word when talking about parts of whole items, such as a piece of cake or a piece of furniture. It is neutral and widely acceptable in both spoken and written contexts. | Commonly used in informal contexts; can refer to a coin, a part of a whole, or a time period. |
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Frequently asked questions: Piece vs Quarter
What's the difference between Piece and Quarter?
Piece: A part of something larger. Quarter: A piece of money worth 25 cents.
Are Piece and Quarter the same CEFR level?
Piece: A1, Quarter: A1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Piece and Quarter?
Piece: noun, Quarter: noun.
Can you show an example of each?
Piece: Can I have a piece of cake, please? Quarter: I found a quarter on the ground yesterday.
Can I use Piece and Quarter interchangeably?
Not always. Piece and Quarter are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.