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quite a bit

a large number or amount. She had quite a bit to say to him when he finally showed up.

See also: bit

quite a change

something very different. Claudia's new school is quite a change from her old one.

See also: change

quite a few

a large number. We watched quite a few of the World Cup matches on TV.

See also: few

quite a lot

a large number or amount. We've had quite a lot of rain this year.

See also: lot

quite a ways

a long distance. We're quite a ways from the Mexican border here.

See also: ways

quite a while

a long time. I hadn't seen Rebecca in quite a while, but she hadn't changed much.