quite · adverb /kwɑɪt/Full view
quite (VERY)
A2 to a large degree
Dictionary examples:

Casey is quite tall.

My new school is quite different.

Learner example:

She bought me a dress for my aunt's wedding. It was quite expensive, ap[p]roximately 300 euros. (Key English Test; A2; Catalan)

quite a few/a lot
A2 a large amount or number
Dictionary examples:

They earn quite a lot of money.

Quite a few people complained.

Learner example:

There were quite a lot of people. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)

quite (COMPLETELY)
B1 completely
Dictionary examples:

Quite frankly, the thought of performing terrifies me.

I'm not quite sure I understand what you mean.

Dinner isn't quite ready yet.

The two situations are quite different.

Learner example:

I'm quite sure you will love my country, especially the Amazon basins and the biggest rain-forest [in] the world! (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)

quite a while
B1 a long time
Dictionary examples:

I hadn’t seen Rebecca in quite a while.

It took quite a while to clean out the garage.

Learner example:

But although I have what you could call "simple" tastes, it takes me quite a while to decide what to buy. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

quite a bit
B1 a lot
Dictionary examples:

He does quite a bit of traveling.

She's quite a bit older than him.

Learner example:

We spent quite a bit of time [going] along the beach. (Preliminary English Test; B1; French)

not quite
B2 almost but not completely
Dictionary examples:

I'm not quite sure that I understand this.

The colors don't quite match.

He didn't get quite enough votes to win.

Learner example:

The student café has a welcoming atmosphere and most people said it was nice to sit and to drink coffee [there]. [T]he only problem is that there are not quite enough tables and chairs for everyone at busy times. (First Certificate in English; B2; Russian)

quite (TRULY)
B2 truly, really, or sincerely
Dictionary examples:

It was quite a remarkable speech.

Winning this contest was quite an accomplishment.

Learner example:

Moreover, the city is quite an interesting historical place, so you could visit some buildings such as the old castle or the local museum. (First Certificate in English; B2; Catalan)

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