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UK//ˈkwɔːtə//US//ˈkwɔːrtər//

Meaning of Quarter

In simple words: A piece of money worth 25 cents.

Quarter in a sentence

  • I found a quarter on the ground yesterday.
  • Can you give me a quarter for the vending machine?
  • He paid for his snack with a quarter.
  • The project will take a quarter of a year to complete.
  • We are in the second quarter of the football game.
  • She lives in the same quarter of the city as I do.

How to use Quarter

Commonly used in informal contexts; can refer to a coin, a part of a whole, or a time period.

Grammar pattern

quarter + object

Memory hint

Think of a quarter as a quarter of a dollar, or 25 cents.

Related words

Collocations with Quarter

  • quarter dollar
  • quarter of a dollar
  • first quarter

Synonyms for Quarter

Opposites of Quarter

Common mistakes with Quarter

  • Confused with 'quart', which is a unit of volume.
  • Mispronounced as 'kwarter' instead of 'kwɔːrtər'.
  • Used inappropriately for 'fourth' in informal contexts.

Compare Quarter with Coin, Piece, Token

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Frequently asked questions about Quarter

What does Quarter mean?

A piece of money worth 25 cents.

What is the definition of Quarter?

A coin worth 25 cents in the United States.

How do you use Quarter in a sentence?

I found a quarter on the ground yesterday.

Can you give another example of Quarter?

Can you give me a quarter for the vending machine?

What are synonyms for Quarter?

Common alternatives include coin, piece, token.

What is the opposite of Quarter?

Opposite meanings include whole, full.

What words go with Quarter?

It commonly pairs with quarter dollar, quarter of a dollar, first quarter.

What are common mistakes when using Quarter?

Confused with 'quart', which is a unit of volume. Mispronounced as 'kwarter' instead of 'kwɔːrtər'. Used inappropriately for 'fourth' in informal contexts.

How do you pronounce Quarter?

US: //ˈkwɔːrtər//, UK: //ˈkwɔːtə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Quarter?

Commonly used in informal contexts; can refer to a coin, a part of a whole, or a time period.

What CEFR level is Quarter?

"Quarter" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.