Cool MateMeaning of Quite
In simple words: To a significant degree or extent; very.
Quite in a sentence
- She was quite happy with her exam results.
- This book is quite interesting and engaging.
- The weather was quite nice for a picnic.
- He was quite surprised by the news.
- It is quite cold outside, so dress warmly.
- The movie was quite long and a bit dull.
- She speaks English quite well for a beginner.
- I find mathematics quite challenging.
How to use Quite
Use 'quite' to emphasize an adjective or another adverb. It's often more at home in British English; in American English, 'really' can be more common in casual speech. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'quite' as 'quite a lot' – it emphasizes how much.
Related words
Collocations with Quite
- quite a bit
- quite interesting
- quite sure
- quite different
- quite happy
Synonyms for Quite
- fairly, pretty
- completely, absolutely, entirely
Opposites of Quite
- not very
- somewhat
Common mistakes with Quite
- 'Quite' is often confused with 'quiet' — make sure you understand the difference.
- Using 'quite' to mean 'totally' in informal American contexts can sound odd.
- Placing 'quite' before the verb instead of before the adjective/adverb may cause confusion.
Quite appears in
Quite in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إلى حد ما، جداً
إلى حد كبير أو مدى؛ جداً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বেশ
বেশ খানিকটা বা অনেকটাই।
- GermanDeutsch
Ziemlich
In einem erheblichen Maße oder Umfang; sehr.
- SpanishEspañol
Bastante
En un grado o medida significativa; muy.
- Persianفارسی
نسبتاً، کاملاً
به میزان قابل توجه یا زیاد؛ خیلی.
- FrenchFrançais
Assez, Plutôt
À un degré ou une étendue significatifs ; très.
- Hindiहिन्दी
काफी
काफी हद तक या हद तक; बहुत।
- ItalianItaliano
Abbastanza, Piuttosto
Abbastanza, parecchio, molto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Bastante
Em um grau ou extensão significativos; muito.
- RussianРусский
Довольно, весьма
В значительной степени или мере; очень.
- Urduاردو
کافی، کافی حد تک
کافی حد تک یا بہت زیادہ۔
- Chinese中文
相当
在很大程度上；非常。
More words like Quite
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Quite
What does Quite mean?
To a significant degree or extent; very.
What is the definition of Quite?
to some degree
How do you use Quite in a sentence?
She was quite happy with her exam results.
Can you give another example of Quite?
This book is quite interesting and engaging.
What are synonyms for Quite?
Common alternatives include fairly, pretty, completely, absolutely, entirely.
What is the opposite of Quite?
Opposite meanings include not very, somewhat.
What words go with Quite?
It commonly pairs with quite a bit, quite interesting, quite sure, quite different, quite happy.
What are common mistakes when using Quite?
'Quite' is often confused with 'quiet' — make sure you understand the difference. Using 'quite' to mean 'totally' in informal American contexts can sound odd. Placing 'quite' before the verb instead of before the adjective/adverb may cause confusion.
How do you pronounce Quite?
US: /["/kwaɪt/"]/, UK: /["/kwaɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Quite?
Use 'quite' to emphasize an adjective or another adverb. It's often more at home in British English; in American English, 'really' can be more common in casual speech. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Quite?
"Quite" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.