quite a lot (or a bit)

quite a lot (or a bit)
quite a lot (or a bit)
a considerable number or amount.
quite

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  • quite a lot — quite a lot/a bit/a few/ phrase a large number or amount With a penny you could buy quite a lot of sweets in those days. My family have moved around quite a bit since then. His encouragement and interest inspired quite a few people to take up… …   Useful english dictionary

  • quite a lot — ► quite a lot (or a bit) a considerable number or amount. Main Entry: ↑quite …   English terms dictionary

  • quite a lot (of something) — quite a ˈlot (of sth) idiom (also BrE informal quite a ˈbit) a large number or amount of sth • They drank quite a lot of wine. Main entry: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • quite — ► ADVERB 1) to the utmost or most absolute extent or degree; completely. 2) to a certain extent; moderately. 3) US very; really. ► EXCLAMATION (also quite so) ▪ expressing agreement. ● quite a Cf. ↑ …   English terms dictionary

  • quite a bit — ► quite a lot (or a bit) a considerable number or amount. Main Entry: ↑quite …   English terms dictionary

  • quite — adverb 1》 absolutely; completely.     ↘US very; really. 2》 fairly; moderately. 3》 W. Indian all the way. exclamation (also quite so) expressing agreement. Phrases quite a a remarkable or impressive (person or thing). quite a lot (or a bit) a… …   English new terms dictionary

  • quite a bit — quite a lot/a bit/a few/ phrase a large number or amount With a penny you could buy quite a lot of sweets in those days. My family have moved around quite a bit since then. His encouragement and interest inspired quite a few people to take up… …   Useful english dictionary

  • quite — [ kwaıt ] function word *** Quite can be used in the following ways: as an adverb (before an adjective or adverb): I was quite angry with her. (before a verb): I quite agree with you. I can t quite decide which dress to wear today. as a… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • quite a bit — See: QUITE A LITTLE …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • quite a bit — See: QUITE A LITTLE …   Dictionary of American idioms

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