Quite a few Meaning in English
expression
ˈkwaɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfju
KWYTE-uh-FYOO
kwaɪt/ /æɪ/ /fjˈuː
KWYTE-uh-FYOO
Definition
A phrase meaning 'a lot' or 'many,' often used to emphasize a surprisingly large quantity of something.
Usage & Nuances
'Quite a few' is informal and always means a large number, not a small or modest amount. It cannot be used with uncountable nouns. Common mistake: confusing 'quite a few' (many) with 'quite a little' (rarely used, but opposite meaning). Often used for pleasant or neutral surprises.
Spanish: bastantesPortuguese (BR): bastante(s) - muitosPortuguese (PT): bastantes - muitosChinese (Simplified): 不少Chinese (Traditional): 不少Hindi: काफी सारेArabic: عدد لا بأس به - كثير منBengali: অনেক - যথেষ্ট সংখ্যকRussian: довольно многоJapanese: かなり多くのVietnamese: khá nhiềuKorean: 꽤 많은Turkish: oldukça fazla - epeyceUrdu: کافی زیادہIndonesian: cukup banyak
Example Sentences
There are quite a few apples in the basket.
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We saw quite a few birds at the park.
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She has quite a few friends at school.
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I've been to quite a few countries over the years.
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Quite a few people showed up for the meeting, much more than we expected.
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You’ll find quite a few options if you check online.
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