Synonyms for

Quarter

Verb / ˈkwɔ:rtɜ: / Another word for quarter — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a fourth part of something; a period of fifteen minutes in time

Synonyms & similar words

onefourth afterpart draw tail canton drawandquarter stern onequarter billet quartern fourthpart poop twentyfivepercent fourth one-fourth canton district section segment division portion piece fragment part phase interval time duration span term session

Synonyms by register

Formal

fourth portion segment part

Informal

bit piece slice chunk

Literary

tranche moiety

Antonyms

whole entirety fullness completeness unity

Common collocations

  • quarter past
  • quarter to
  • financial quarter
  • school quarter
  • quarter of an hour
  • quarter note
  • quarter final
  • quarter moon

Word family

noun quarter
verb quarter
adjective quarterly

Usage note

The word 'quarter' can refer to a division of a year, a coin, or a specific location. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I need a quarter for the parking meter.
  2. A quarter of the pizza is enough for me.
  3. He finished his homework in a quarter of an hour.
  4. The town is divided into four quarters.
  5. The game is in the final quarter.

Quotes

  • A penny saved is a penny earned, but a penny multiplied by a quarter is a fortune.
  • A quarter is worth twenty-five cents, but it's worth much more when it's on the ground and you're six.
  • I've been rich and I've been poor. It's better to be rich.

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