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How do you use the word quite in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how to use "quite" in a sentence:

1. Expressing Degree (Meaning "fairly" or "somewhat")

* "The movie was quite entertaining."

* "I'm quite tired after that long walk."

* "She's quite good at playing the piano."

2. Emphasizing a Statement (Meaning "completely" or "very")

* "I'm quite sure I left my keys on the table."

* "The weather has been quite pleasant this week."

* "He's quite the artist."

3. Indicating Surprise (Meaning "unexpectedly" or "surprisingly")

* "I'm quite surprised to see you here."

* "It's quite a coincidence that we met at the same restaurant."

* "The food was quite good, considering the price."

4. In a Formal Setting (Meaning "very" or "extremely")

* "The conference was quite successful."

* "This is quite an important decision."

* "The professor gave a quite informative lecture."

5. With Negative Connotations (Meaning "not at all" or "not very")

* "I'm quite disappointed in your behavior."

* "The restaurant wasn't quite what I expected."

* "It's quite a cold day today."

Remember, the meaning of "quite" can vary depending on the context and the tone of the sentence.

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