🟦quarter

noun/verb
/ˈkwɔː.tər/

Meaning

One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

Example Sentences

She paid a quarter of the total bill.

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

Example Expressions

quarter to

Synonyms

fourth, segment, section, division, district, area
Entry 1
fourth, segment, section, division
Entry 2
fourth, section, district, area

Antonyms

whole, entirety, complete
Entry 1
whole, entirety
Entry 2
whole, entirety, complete

Collocations

a quarter of, quarter century, quarter hour, residential quarters, first quarter, last quarter, business quarter, quarter of an hour
Entry 1
a quarter of, quarter century, quarter hour, residential quarters
Entry 2
first quarter, last quarter, business quarter, quarter of an hour

More Example Sentences

It is a quarter to five.

It is a quarter past seven.

Related Vocabularies

To concentrate attention or effort on something specific; the center of interest or activity.
a person who operates an aircraft / to guide or lead through a trial
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
The amount of agricultural or industrial products produced in a specific time.
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Explore More