Quarter

Meaning

one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months

One-fourth part of something; also used for housing or accommodating.

Example Sentences

The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.

She paid a quarter of the total bill.

Example Expressions

quarter to

Synonyms

fourth, section, district, area, segment, division

Entry 1

fourth, section, district, area

Entry 2

fourth, segment, section, division

Antonyms

whole, entirety, complete

Entry 1

whole, entirety, complete

Entry 2

whole, entirety

Collocations

first quarter, last quarter, business quarter, quarter of an hour, a quarter of, quarter century, quarter hour, residential quarters

Entry 1

first quarter, last quarter, business quarter, quarter of an hour

Entry 2

a quarter of, quarter century, quarter hour, residential quarters