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Is there any difference between the words "so" and "quite"?
¿Hay alguna diferencia entre las palabras "so" y "quite"?
Oct 18, 2010 12:15 AM
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Dictionary meaning of "quite"
1. (adv) to the greatest extent; completely; "you''re quite right"; "she was quite alone"; "was quite mistaken"; "quite the opposite"; "not quite finished"; "did not quite make it"
2. (adv) to a degree (not used with a negative); "quite tasty"; "quite soon"; "quite ill"; "quite rich"
3. (adv) of an unusually noticeable or exceptional or remarkable kind (not used with a negative); "her victory was quite something"; "she''s quite a girl"; "quite a film"; "quite a walk"; "we''ve had quite an afternoon"
4. (adv) actually or truly or to an extreme; "was quite a sudden change"; "it''s quite the thing to do"; "quite the rage".
You can also say "That is quite so" meaning "that is true"
October 18, 2010
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Dictionary definition of "so"
1. In the condition or manner expressed or indicated; thus: Hold the brush so.
2. To the amount or degree expressed or understood; to such an extent: She was so weary that she fell.
3. To a great extent; to such an evident degree: But the idea is so obvious.
4. Because of the reason given; consequently: She was weary and so fell.
5. Afterward; then: to the gas station and so home.
6. In the same way; likewise: You were on time and so was I.
7. Apparently; well, then. Used in expressing astonishment, disapproval, or sarcasm: So you think you've got troubles?
8. In truth; indeed: "You aren't right." "I am so!"
adj.
1. True; factual: I wouldn't have told you this if it weren't so.
2. In good order: Everything on his desk must be exactly so.
conj. Usage Problem
1. With the result or consequence that: He failed to appear, so we went on without him.
2. In order that: I stayed so I could see you.
pron.
Such as has already been suggested or specified; the same: She became a loyal friend and remained so.
interj.
Used to express surprise or comprehension: So! You've finished your work at last.
Idioms:
so as to
In order to: Mail your package early so as to ensure its timely arrival.
so that
1. In order that: I stopped so that you could catch up.
2. With the result or consequence that.
so what
Used to express contempt or lack of interest.
October 18, 2010
Did you read Jura's entire explanations? LOL!
October 18, 2010
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