quite · adv
not quite
B2 almost but not completely
Dictionary examples:
I'm not quite sure that I understand this. (25.8)
The colors don't quite match. (26.7)
He didn't get quite enough votes to win. (27.7)
quite (TRULY)
B2 truly, really, or sincerely
Dictionary examples:
It was quite a remarkable speech. (32.1)
Winning this contest was quite an accomplishment. (62.3)
quite a few/a lot
A2 a large amount or number
Dictionary examples:
My teacher gives quite a lot of homework. Is she evil? (0.0)
I have quite a few excuses for being late. (0.0)
My dog ate quite a lot of homework. Teachers hate him! (0.0)
They earn quite a lot of money. (18.1)
Quite a few people complained. (22.9)
quite (VERY)
A2 to a large degree
Dictionary examples:
The test was quite easy. Even my dog could pass it! (0.0)
My teacher's voice is quite soft. We need a megaphone to hear her! (0.0)
My grandma is quite strong. She can lift a car! (0.0)
Casey is quite tall. (8.8)
My new school is quite different. (11.6)
quite (COMPLETELY)
B1 completely
Dictionary examples:
I'm quite sure my dog ate my homework. Really! (0.0)
I'm quite lost in this mall. It's like a labyrinth! (0.0)
The test was quite easy. I finished before the teacher handed it out! (0.0)
Dinner isn't quite ready yet. (9.7)
I'm not quite sure I understand what you mean. (13.1)
The two situations are quite different. (15.9)
Quite frankly, the thought of performing terrifies me. (43.6)
quite a bit
B1 a lot
Dictionary examples:
My cat eats quite a bit of food. He's starting to look like a furry balloon! (0.0)
I spend quite a bit of time looking for my glasses... on my head! (0.0)
My computer crashes quite a bit. It's like it's always taking mini-vacations! (0.0)
She's quite a bit older than him. (12.3)
He does quite a bit of traveling. (14.1)
quite a while
B1 a long time
Dictionary examples:
I've been trying to learn Japanese for quite a while. Still can't read my sushi. (0.0)
I've been waiting for my pizza delivery for quite a while. Is it coming from Italy? (0.0)
My computer's been updating for quite a while. Is it learning to be human? (0.0)
I hadn’t seen Rebecca in quite a while. (13.9)
It took quite a while to clean out the garage. (21.1)