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Definition in British English

phrase

phrase
1

used before a noun for emphasizing that something is unusual or interesting

Example

The news came as quite a surprise.

Example

It was quite a competition.

Example

He's been renting the house for quite some time.

Example

They have to walk home and it's quite some distance.

Synonyms and related words
unusual special unique
Definition in British English