Word QUARTER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

quarter

🇺🇸 [ˈkwɔːtə]

Meanings

One of four equal parts of something, often used to refer to a division of time, money, or space. A quarter can also refer to a district or a specific area within a larger region, such as a neighborhood or military sector.

Examples

• The meeting will be held at the start of the second quarter.
• She gave him a quarter for the vending machine.
• They spent the night in a quiet quarter of the city.

Synonyms

fourth • section • part

Antonyms

whole • entirety • total