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Meaning of A quarter after
A phrase indicating 15 minutes past a specific hour.
In simple words: 15 minutes past the hour
A quarter after in a sentence
- The meeting starts at a quarter after two.
- It's already a quarter after five; we should get going.
- I usually arrive home at a quarter after six.
How to use A quarter after
Commonly used to indicate time in informal contexts. Not generally used in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a pizza cut into quarters, each piece being a 15-minute slice of time.
Related words
Collocations with A quarter after
- a quarter after eight
- a quarter after noon
- a quarter after midnight
Synonyms for A quarter after
- quarter past
- 15 minutes after
Common mistakes with A quarter after
- Confused with 'a quarter to' which means 15 minutes before the hour.
- Omitting 'after' and saying just 'a quarter' which can be unclear.
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Frequently asked questions about A quarter after
What does A quarter after mean?
15 minutes past the hour
What is the definition of A quarter after?
A phrase indicating 15 minutes past a specific hour.
How do you use A quarter after in a sentence?
The meeting starts at a quarter after two.
Can you give another example of A quarter after?
It's already a quarter after five; we should get going.
What are synonyms for A quarter after?
Common alternatives include quarter past, 15 minutes after.
What words go with A quarter after?
It commonly pairs with a quarter after eight, a quarter after noon, a quarter after midnight.
What are common mistakes when using A quarter after?
Confused with 'a quarter to' which means 15 minutes before the hour. Omitting 'after' and saying just 'a quarter' which can be unclear.
How do you pronounce A quarter after?
US: //ə ˈkwɔrtər ˈæftər//, UK: //ə ˈkwɔːtə(r) ˈɑːftə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use A quarter after?
Commonly used to indicate time in informal contexts. Not generally used in formal writing.