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Quite

/kwaɪt/
Quite means to a certain extent, totally, or truly, often used to add emphasis to an adjective or verb.

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Examples:

He's honest, you know, quite honest.

O dear me, it seems quite a sin to drink it!'

'Quite true!' replied the Duchess.

Etymology:

etymology
Derives from the Middle English quit, from Old French quite, based on the Latin quietus meaning free or calm. First known use in the 14th century.

Usage Statistics:

183 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Very Often
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