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4 ways to use 'quite' - English In A Minute
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4 ways to use 'quite' - English In A Minute

Uses of 'quite'

In this lesson, we will explore the different uses of the word 'quite' in English.

Using 'quite' before an adjective or adverb

  • We use 'quite' before an adjective or adverb to mean 'less than very, but more than a little'.
  • Examples:
  • It's quite cold today.
  • It's raining quite heavily.

Using 'quite' before a verb

  • We can use 'quite' before verbs like 'like' and 'enjoy'.
  • Example:
  • I quite like watching football, but I don't love playing it.

Using 'quite a' before an adjective + noun

  • We can use 'quite a' before an adjective + noun.
  • Example:
  • My brother is quite a good musician.

Difference between "quite a" and "quite"

  • If we take away the adjective and just have "quite a" + noun, the meaning changes.
  • Example:
  • My brother is quite a musician (meaning he is a very good musician).
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Do you have a minute to spare to learn some English? Sensational Sam will explain 4 uses of quite - and they're quite good! ‘Quite’ is quite a useful word! But did you know it has quite a few different meanings? Learn 4 right now! In which sentence does ‘quite’ mean ‘very good’? a) Cristiano Ronaldo is quite a good footballer. b) Cristiano Ronaldo is quite a footballer. Find more information here: https://bbc.in/2HSwwQU #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #englishinaminute