Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Quarter"
The meaning of "Quarter" in various phrases and sentences
Q:
What does a quarter past two mean?
A:
A quarter past two means it’s 2:15.
Q:
What does «I have a quarter note pause with a fermata» mean?
A:
у меня четвертная пауза с ферматой
Q:
What does it’s a quarter mean?
A:
A quarter is 1/4 of 1
4 quarters is 4/4 = 1
Think of a pie. If you cut into 4 even pieces, each piece is a quarter of the pie.
4 quarters is 4/4 = 1
Think of a pie. If you cut into 4 even pieces, each piece is a quarter of the pie.
Q:
What does It was a quarter to three. mean?
A:
3時まであと15分だった
すなわち、2時45分だった、という意味です。
すなわち、2時45分だった、という意味です。
Q:
What does "no quarter" in 1189 mean?
A:
"No quarter given" is the full expression. It means, "Do not let them take an inch of land" in essence.
Example sentences using "Quarter"
Q:
Please show me example sentences with three quarter of.
A:
Three quarters of flour is needed for the cake.
She is three quarters of his height.
My dog is three quarters the size of me.
Three quarters of 20 is 15.
My mom has three quarters of my dad's strength.
She is three quarters of his height.
My dog is three quarters the size of me.
Three quarters of 20 is 15.
My mom has three quarters of my dad's strength.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with quarter past or quarter after?.
A:
these phrases are used when telling the time.
“It is a quarter past 3” means it is currently 4:15. You can use the phrases the exact same way. “It is a quarter after 3” also means it is 4:15. Hope this helps!
“It is a quarter past 3” means it is currently 4:15. You can use the phrases the exact same way. “It is a quarter after 3” also means it is 4:15. Hope this helps!
Q:
Please show me example sentences with the second quarter .
A:
The second quarter of the year has a lot of school work.
Q:
Please show me example sentences with quarter.
A:
It is a quarter to four. (4:15 = 16:15)
She ate a quarter of a pie! (一/四)
The candy cost a quarter. ($.25)
She ate a quarter of a pie! (一/四)
The candy cost a quarter. ($.25)
Q:
Please show me example sentences with half,quarter,past分別.
A:
It's half past two. A quarter to three and five past four
Synonyms of "Quarter" and their differences
Q:
What is the difference between residential quarter and neighborhood ?
A:
Both are terms referring to areas of an urban location. Neighbourhood is a less specific word than residential quarter.
A neighbourhood just refers to a certain district or community within a town/ centre.
‘I live in this neighbourhood’
‘He doesn’t feel very safe in that neighbourhood’
A residential quarter refers to an area providing accommodation / housing (this could be an individual’s home / a large residential district). In the military ‘quarters’ is often used to refer to the place people live.
The bar is located near the residential quarter. (The bar is located near the district of the city with lots of housing)
The conditions in the residential quarters were not good. (Referring to an individual’s living situation)
A neighbourhood just refers to a certain district or community within a town/ centre.
‘I live in this neighbourhood’
‘He doesn’t feel very safe in that neighbourhood’
A residential quarter refers to an area providing accommodation / housing (this could be an individual’s home / a large residential district). In the military ‘quarters’ is often used to refer to the place people live.
The bar is located near the residential quarter. (The bar is located near the district of the city with lots of housing)
The conditions in the residential quarters were not good. (Referring to an individual’s living situation)
Q:
What is the difference between ⌚It's quarter past seven. and ⌚It's quarter after seven. ?
A:
“It’s quarter past seven” sounds more natural :)
Q:
What is the difference between a rough quarter of a mile and a roughly quarter of a mile ?
A:
2nd sentence is unnatural
Q:
What is the difference between A quarter of the students are absent. and A quarter of the students is absent. ?
A:
The first sentences
Q:
What is the difference between a quarter past to(...) and a quarter after(...) ?
A:
It should be the same.
Translations of "Quarter"
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? Can I say like that : It's quarter past two p.m. ?
A:
It’s quarter past 2 (in the afternoon).
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? it's a quarter to ten or it's quarter to ten
A:
In the UK we say 'its quarter to ten' but I believe in America they say 'its a quarter to ten'
Q:
How do you say this in English (US)? quarter
A:
If you're talking about a quarter in money:
Q:
How do you say this in English (UK)? quarter
A:
ربع
Other questions about "Quarter"
Q:
"He gave him no quarter"(he showed no pity for him)
can I use it in the opposite way too like this?-
"He gave him a quarter"(he showed pity for him)
can I use it in the opposite way too like this?-
"He gave him a quarter"(he showed pity for him)
A:
In English, "gave no quarter" is a set phrase, so it isn't possible to re-work the phrase to have the opposite meaning. In fact if you said "he gave him a quarter" what you are saying is, "He gave him a $0.25 coin."
Q:
' a quarter of A' ' one fourth of A'
'a fourth of A'
Do they mean the same?
'a fourth of A'
Do they mean the same?
A:
Yes, all the same.
Q:
it's three a quarter. Does this sound natural?
A:
But for 11:45, you can say, "it's (a) quarter of twelve" or "it's (a) quarter to twelve"
Q:
Why quarter master had taken radder toward port when duly officer said hard starboard at titanic. Does this sound natural?
A:
Why did the Quarter Master take radder towards the port when the duly officer said ,”hard starboard”in the Titanic?
Ok this is the correct way! Sorry I was confused:)
Ok this is the correct way! Sorry I was confused:)
Q:
What does a quarter to two mean? Does it mean 1:45 or 2:15? Thank you
A:
1:45
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