- 1. v. t. & i. See Quit. Source: opted
- 2. a. Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly; as, the work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished; to be quite mistaken. Source: opted
- 3. a. To a great extent or degree; very; very much; considerably. Source: opted
- 4. adv. to a degree (not used with a negative) Source: wordnet
- 5. adv. to the greatest extent; completely Source: wordnet
- 6. adv. of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) Source: wordnet
- 7. adv. actually or truly or to an extreme Source: wordnet
- 8. See Quit. [Obs.] Chaucer. 1. Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly; as, the work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished; to be quite mistaken. Man shall not quite be lost, but saved who will. Milton. The same actions may be aimed at different ends, and arise from quite contrary principles. Spectator. 2. To a great extent or degree; very; very much; considerably. "Quite amusing." Macaulay. He really looks quite concerned. Landor. The island stretches along the land and is quite close to it. Jowett (Thucyd. ). Source: webster
- 9. See Quit. [Obs.] Chaucer. Source: adambom
- 10. r:100 r. to a degree (not used with a negative) r. to the greatest extent; completely r. of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative) r. actually or truly or to an extreme Source: ecdict
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