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quite

 
 
pronunciation:
kwaIt
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: completely.
The paint is quite dry now, so it's OK to sit on the chairs.She is not quite done with breakfast. She still needs a minute or two.
similar words:
altogether, most
definition 2: to a somewhat high or surprising degree.
He still has some things to learn, but he is doing quite well at his new job.The food didn't look good, but actually it was quite delicious.
synonyms:
very
similar words:
completely, far, most