Definitions

quarter

[kwawr-ter] / ˈkwɔr tər /

NOUN

one of four equal parts

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fourth one-fourth part portion term

STRONG

division quad quadrant quartern section semester span

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

NOUN

25 cent coin

Synonyms

STRONGEST

$.25 25 cents twenty-five cents two bits

NOUN

area, neighborhood

Synonyms

STRONGEST

part place point region sector

STRONG

barrio bearing direction district division domain locality location position precinct province section side slum spot station territory turf zone zoo

WEAK

inner city neck of the woods old town skid row stomping ground

NOUN

forgiveness

Synonyms

STRONG

clemency compassion favor grace leniency lenity mercy pity

Antonyms

STRONG

cruelty meanness mercilessness

VERB

divide into four equal parts

Synonyms

STRONG

cleave cut dismember

WEAK

cut up

VERB

provide lodging

Synonyms

STRONG

accommodate billet board bunk canton domicile domiciliate entertain establish harbor house install lodge place post settle shelter station

WEAK

put up

Antonyms

STRONG

displace turn away turn out

Example Sentences

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Nvidia is coming off a 62% year-over-year revenue increase in the latest quarter, largely stemming from its work on data centers, the backbone of the AI industry and a key focus for investors.

From MarketWatch

With the government shutdown impacting demand at the start of the quarter, the sector needs strong Thanksgiving and Christmas travel to avoid further turbulence.

From Barron's

The consultation process began on Monday, and is expected to end in the first quarter of next year.

From BBC

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

Players responded by piling on a season-high 46 points in the first quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

quarter

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