quarter (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːrtər/
Definition
One of four equal parts into which something is divided.
Examples
Cut the apple into quarters.
The first quarter of the game was very exciting.
He spent a quarter of his salary on rent.
How to Use quarter
- quarter of (prepositional phrase)
- One of four equal parts of something. — "A quarter of the students passed the exam."
- quarter past (collocation)
- Fifteen minutes after a full hour. — "The meeting is scheduled for a quarter past two."
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