What does this 'quite' mean?
'Actually, it was quite funny really.'
This is from a British book.
A dictionary says the word 'quite' has more than one meaning.
Which does this 'quite' mean, 'to some extent' or 'completely'?
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Answers · 5
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Ah, I see. Thanks! :D
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Yes the way it's being used is that they were not expecting it to be funny, but it was very funny.
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Thanks, Ahmed, Katarzyna. :D
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It could mean something opposite though. You need to know the context. 'Quite good book' could mean that the book was totally terrible, but you don't want to say it. A cultural background is extremely important. This is a British book, so it could very likely be that difference in this case. 'Actually, it was quite funny really.' means that person wanted to admit that something was very funny, quite possibly to underline ones thoughts because of situation ones is in.
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In my opinion: quite means very or extremely for instance:
'it was quite funny' mean 'it was very funny'
'I am quite good' mean ' I am very good'
'it is quite expensive' mean ' it is extremely expensive'
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