Definition for QUITE

QUITE, adv. [from quit; that is, primarily, free or clear by complete performance.]

Completely; wholly; entirely; totally; perfectly. The work is not quite done; the object is quite accomplished. He hath sold us and quite devoured also our money. Gen. xxxi. The same actions may be aimed at different ends, and arise from quite contrary principles. – Spectator.

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