(adv) to the greatest extent; completely, Example: you're quite right; she was quite alone; was quite mistaken; quite the opposite; not quite finished; did not quite make it
(adv) of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative), Syn.quite an, quite a, Example: her victory was quite something; she's quite a girl; quite a film; quite a walk; we've had quite an afternoon
adv. [ F. quitte discharged, free, clear; cf. OF. quitement freely, frankly, entirely. See Quit, a. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly; as, the work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished; to be quite mistaken. [ 1913 Webster ]
Man shall not quite be lost, but saved who will. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The same actions may be aimed at different ends, and arise from quite contrary principles. Spectator. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To a great extent or degree; very; very much; considerably. “Quite amusing.” Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
He really looks quite concerned. Landor. [ 1913 Webster ]
The island stretches along the land and is quite close to it. Jowett (Thucyd. ). [ 1913 Webster ]
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เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
