not quite

Adverb

Meaning

not quite (not comparable)

(idiomatic) not exactly but slightly

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

almost approximately nearly virtually more or less barely hardly approaching practically scarcely thereabouts well-nigh close to kind of just about
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Antonyms

much quite

Examples

Abrahams and Liddell did race against each other once, but not quite as depicted in the film, which shows Liddell winning the final of the 100 yards against a shattered Abrahams at the 1923 AAA Championship at Stamford Bridge. Source: Internet

Adults get all dressed up and go to costume parties, often not quite knowing who is beneath a mask. Source: Internet

A chance to get back to Earth through a dimension warp presents itself; although it is not quite what it appears to be, it gives Lister new hope when he learns that Kochanski is still alive after all. Source: Internet

A derecho is not quite a hurricane. Source: Internet

Although not quite as capable as earlier products from the company when it comes to specifications and features, the Blaupunkt BTW Air are among the most affordable true wireless earphones in the company's product range. Source: Internet

Alnico magnets resist corrosion and have physical properties more forgiving than ferrite, but not quite as desirable as a metal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

not Pygmalion likely not qualified not question not quite amazing not quite ready not quite remarkable