Quite some something

idiom

A significant or notable amount or degree of something.

I haven't seen you in quite some time!
Visual representation of "quite some something" - A significant or notable amount or degree of something

Often appears as...

  • quite some time
  • quite some effort

Usage tips

Idiomatic

idiom

A significant or notable amount or degree of something.

I haven't seen you in quite some time!
Visual representation of "quite some something" - A significant or notable amount or degree of something

Often appears as...

  • quite some time
  • quite some effort

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "quite some something"
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Emphasis on Amount

Used to emphasize that there is a lot of something more than usual or expected.

Illustration for Emphasis on Amount
She has read quite some books on the topic.
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Non-specific Quantity

The amount is not exact, but it implies that it's markedly large or significant.

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We'll need quite some patience to deal with this.
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Subjective Interpretation

The perception of what 'quite some' means can vary depending on the person's perspective.

Illustration for Subjective Interpretation
To him, walking quite some distance is just a short stroll.
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Emphasis on Amount

Used to emphasize that there is a lot of something more than usual or expected.

Illustration for Emphasis on Amount
She has read quite some books on the topic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-specific Quantity

The amount is not exact, but it implies that it's markedly large or significant.

Illustration for Non-specific Quantity
We'll need quite some patience to deal with this.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjective Interpretation

The perception of what 'quite some' means can vary depending on the person's perspective.

Illustration for Subjective Interpretation
To him, walking quite some distance is just a short stroll.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emphasis on Amount

Used to emphasize that there is a lot of something more than usual or expected.

Illustration for Emphasis on Amount
She has read quite some books on the topic.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-specific Quantity

The amount is not exact, but it implies that it's markedly large or significant.

Illustration for Non-specific Quantity
We'll need quite some patience to deal with this.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subjective Interpretation

The perception of what 'quite some' means can vary depending on the person's perspective.

Illustration for Subjective Interpretation
To him, walking quite some distance is just a short stroll.
Visual representation of the word "Quite some something"

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