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quite
Definitions
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1
adverb
to
a
certain
or
fairly
significant
extent
or
degree
;
fairly
.
The
movie
was
quite
interesting
.
She
was
quite
tired
after
the
long
day
.
The
weather
is
quite
nice
today
.
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2
adverb
completely
or
entirely
;
absolutely
.
The
room
was
quite
empty
.
He
was
quite
certain
about
his
decision
.
She
was
quite
alone
in
the
house
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
cwite
Originally meant
completely, entirely
Background
The word 'quite' comes from the Old English 'cwite', which meant completely or entirely. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include a sense of being fairly or moderately.