Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quite a few
phrase
/kwaɪt ə fjuː/
Definition
A considerable number or amount; more than a few but not as many as many.
Examples
- There were quite a few people at the concert last night.
- I’ve seen quite a few movies this year that I really enjoyed.
- She has read quite a few books on that subject.
Meaning
The phrase ‘quite a few’ is used to indicate that there is a substantial number of items or people involved, but it is less than ‘many.’ It implies that the quantity is significant, although not overwhelming.
Synonyms
- several
- numerous
- many
