01 v. t. & i. See Quit.
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Entry
3 senses · 2 variants
Webster, 1913
Quite
/(kwīt)/
· IPA /kwaɪt/
02 adv. Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly; as, the work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished; to be quite mistaken.
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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.
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To a great extent or degree; very; very much; considerably.“He really looks quite concerned.” — Landor.“The island stretches along the land and is quite close to it.” — Jowett (Thucyd. ).