Quarter Sentences
Quarter is one-fourth of something, often used to refer to a specific period of time or a coin in the United States worth 25 cents. e.g., She saves every quarter she receives as change.
How to use Quarter in a sentence
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Quarter Sentences
The basketball game went into the fourth quarter with the score tied.
They live just a quarter mile from the school.
He divided the apple into four quarters.
The meeting was scheduled for the last quarter of the year.
The moon was in its first quarter phase.
She found a shiny quarter on the sidewalk.
The teacher asked for a quarter cup of sugar for the recipe.
The car uses a quarter less fuel than older models.
The clock struck a quarter past three.
He keeps his quarters in a jar for laundry day.
The students are divided into quarters for group projects.
The company's profits increased in the second quarter.
They rented an apartment in the historic quarter of the city.
Prices have gone up by a quarter since last year.
She plays the piano with a quarter note beat.
The ship set sail at a quarter to dawn.
The full moon will move into its last quarter tonight.
He gave a quarter of his sandwich to his friend.
She collects quarters from different states.
He was a quarter of an hour late to the meeting.
The antique shop is located in the French Quarter.
They spent a quarter of the day hiking in the mountains.
The pie was cut into quarters for serving.
The team scored in the first quarter of the game.
The quarter horse raced ahead of the others.
The recipe called for a quarter teaspoon of salt.
The project is a quarter complete.
The budget was cut by a quarter.
She saved a quarter of her allowance each week.
He threw a quarter into the wishing well.
The musician tuned his guitar a quarter step down.
The old quarter of the city is a popular tourist destination.
The team improved their performance in the final quarter.
He parked a quarter block away.
The moon's quarter phase is visible tonight.
A quarter of the pie was left uneaten.
The army took no quarter in the siege.
The quarter's rent is due at the end of the month.
The country inn offers quarters for travelers.
The soldier was given no quarter in the battle.
The map showed a quarter section of the city.
The new law was passed in the third quarter of the legislative session.
The shopkeeper gave him a quarter change.
The quarters for the crew were cramped but functional.
The city's eastern quarter is known for its art galleries.
The library's quarters are being renovated.
A quarter of the applicants were accepted.
They reached the island a quarter before sunset.
The wind blew from the north quarter.
He earned a quarter more this month than last.
Quarter Definitions
A period of three months, often used in finance and academics.
The fiscal quarter ends in September.
A region or area, especially a specific part of a town or city.
They walked through the historic quarter, admiring the architecture.
One-fourth part of something.
Each quarter of the pizza was topped with a different ingredient.
A coin in the United States worth 25 cents.
He used a quarter to pay for the parking meter.
Living accommodations, especially for military personnel.
The officer returned to his quarters after the inspection.
Quarter Idioms & Phrases
Draw and quarter
A form of cruel punishment used in the past.
Pirates were sometimes threatened with being drawn and quartered.
No quarter given
No mercy or clemency is shown.
The competition was fierce, with no quarter given.
Give quarter
To show mercy or clemency.
The judge decided to give quarter and reduced the sentence.
To be in the same quarter
To be in agreement or to share the same views.
On this issue, we are in the same quarter.
Cross quarters
The midpoint between solstices and equinoxes.
Traditional festivals often occur during the cross quarters.
Quarter turn
A rotation of 90 degrees.
The dancer executed a perfect quarter turn.
Quarter to
Fifteen minutes before the hour.
We need to leave by a quarter to six.
Quarter note
A musical note with one-fourth the time value of a whole note.
The piece was composed mainly of quarter notes for a quick rhythm.
Quarter past
Fifteen minutes after the hour.
The meeting starts at a quarter past two.
At close quarters
At a very close distance.
The wildlife photographer captured the lion at close quarters.
Three quarters
Referring to 75% of something.
The job is three quarters done.
Quarter deck
The part of a ship where the captain commands.
The crew gathered on the quarter deck for instructions.
Quarter pound
A unit of weight equal to one-fourth of a pound.
She ordered a quarter pound of cheese at the deli.
Quarter-life crisis
A period of doubt and anxiety typically experienced in one's mid-20s.
He's going through a quarter-life crisis, unsure of his career path.
Quarter sessions
Former courts held four times a year in England and Wales.
The trial was scheduled for the next quarter sessions.
Change quarters
To move to a new place of living or operation.
The company will change quarters to a larger office space next month.
To quarter troops
To provide lodging for military personnel.
The local villagers were required to quarter troops during the war.
Quarterback
The player in American football who directs the play.
The quarterback led his team to victory.
Quarterfinal
A round in a tournament that precedes the semifinal.
The team made it to the quarterfinals before being eliminated.
Quarters
Money, specifically coins.
I need some quarters for the laundry machine.
Common Curiosities
How do we divide "quarter" into syllables?
"Quarter" is divided into syllables as "quar-ter."
How many syllables are in "quarter"?
There are two syllables in "quarter."
What is a stressed syllable in "quarter"?
The stressed syllable in "quarter" is the first syllable, "quar."
What is the first form of "quarter"?
The first form (base form) of "quarter" is "quarter."
How is "quarter" used in a sentence?
"Quarter" can indicate a fraction, a period of time, or a region, e.g., I found a quarter on the ground.
What is the pronunciation of "quarter"?
"Quarter" is pronounced as /ˈkwôrtər/.
Why is it called "quarter"?
"Quarter" comes from the Latin "quartarius," meaning "fourth part," reflecting its use to denote a fraction of a whole, typically one-fourth.
What part of speech is "quarter"?
"Quarter" can be a noun, verb, or adjective depending on its use in a sentence.
What is the verb form of "quarter"?
The verb form of "quarter" is also "quarter," as in "to quarter troops" or "to be quartered."
What is the second form of "quarter"?
The second form (past tense) of "quarter" is "quartered."
What is the plural form of "quarter"?
The plural form of "quarter" is "quarters."
Is "quarter" an abstract noun?
No, "quarter" is not an abstract noun; it refers to tangible divisions or sections.
What is the singular form of "quarter"?
The singular form of "quarter" is "quarter."
Is the "quarter" term a metaphor?
"Quarter" can be used metaphorically in some contexts, such as "a quarter of life."
Is the word "quarter" imperative?
No, "quarter" is not inherently imperative; it depends on how it's used in a sentence.
Is the word "quarter" Gerund?
No, "quarter" is not a gerund.
Which determiner is used with "quarter"?
Determiners like "a," "the," or "one" can be used with "quarter" (e.g., "a quarter").
What is the root word of "quarter"?
The root of "quarter" is the Latin "quartus," meaning "fourth."
Is "quarter" a noun or adjective?
"Quarter" can be both a noun and an adjective depending on context.
Is "quarter" a negative or positive word?
"Quarter" is neutral; its connotation depends on context.
Is "quarter" a vowel or consonant?
The word "quarter" starts with a consonant sound.
Is the word “quarter” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Quarter" can be a direct object (e.g., "He found a quarter") but is not used as an indirect object.
What is the third form of "quarter"?
The third form (past participle) of "quarter" is "quartered."
What is another term for "quarter"?
Another term for "quarter" could be "fourth" when referring to a fraction.
What is the opposite of "quarter"?
The opposite of "quarter" could be "whole" when referring to fractions.
Is "quarter" a countable noun?
Yes, "quarter" is a countable noun (e.g., "three quarters").
Is "quarter" a collective noun?
No, "quarter" is not typically used as a collective noun.
Which vowel is used before "quarter"?
Typically, the vowel "a" is used before "quarter" as in "a quarter."
Which preposition is used with "quarter"?
Prepositions such as "of," "in," and "to" can be used with "quarter" depending on context.
Is "quarter" an adverb?
No, "quarter" is not typically used as an adverb.
Which conjunction is used with "quarter"?
Conjunctions like "and" or "or" can be used with "quarter" (e.g., "quarter and half").
Which article is used with "quarter"?
Both the indefinite article "a" and the definite article "the" can be used with "quarter" depending on context.
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