What does I m not quite sure mean?
(I’m) not quite sure (I understand): (I’m) not completely certain (that I understand)
What does quite sure mean?
What is the exact meaning of “quite sure”, means “more than sure” or “almost sure” of something ? It could mean absolutely certain, or it could mean fairly certain. It would depend on the tone of voice and the emphasis placed on the words.
How do you use not quite?
We haven’t quite finished yet. Figures are fabulous Well not quite. “Is he 60?” “Not quite!”• He didn’t say it quite that way, but that’s what he meant. She hasn’t quite finished her homework yet.
Is quite a negative word?
1. to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely: you’re quite right; quite the opposite. 2. (not used with a negative) to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat: she’s quite pretty.
How do you say not quite for sure?
Use “I’m not quite sure…” to politely say that you don’t know something. For example: A: Where’s Doug?
What is pretty sure?
Pretty sure means “almost sure”- they’re not positive, but probably!
What kind of word is quite?
degree adverb
Quite is a degree adverb. It has two meanings depending on the word that follows it: ‘a little, moderately but not very’ and ‘very, totally or completely’: … When we use quite with a gradable adjective or adverb, it usually means ‘a little, moderately but not very’.
Does quiet mean silent?
If something makes no noise at all, it’s silent. Quiet means something is not very loud. It’s not an absolute adjective, so you can say something is quieter than something else.
Does pretty sure mean yes?
“Pretty” here is an adverb meaning “fairly” or “somewhat” or “kind of.” “I’m pretty sure” means you’re mostly sure, but you don’t know. “I’m totally sure” means you’re fully sure.
How do you say very sure?
Ways of saying you are sure – thesaurus
- undoubtedly. adverb.
- correct me if I’m wrong. phrase.
- beyond/without a shadow of a doubt. phrase.
- know for a fact (that) phrase.
- put money on something. phrase.
- no doubt/question but that. phrase.
- in my humble opinion. phrase.
- can. modal verb.
What is the meaning of the phrase I’m not quite sure?
I’m not quite sure what I’m going to order. “I’m not quite sure” is followed by a question word like “who”, “what”, “when”, “where”, “why”, or “how”. It’s also possible to follow it with “that” and then a statement, like this: I’m not quite sure that I’m ready to start dating again.
Is it appropriate to say I’m blessed?
Even if she were the only person on earth, it would still be completely appropriate for her to proclaim, “I’m blessed.” Saying that one is blessed is not a way of rubbing one’s specialness in others’ faces. It is not arrogant or egotistical (both of these are words used by the author to describe the act of saying, “I’m blessed.”).
Is it correct to say Blessed instead of Grateful?
True, I am not stupid. Nor are the other people who choose to use the word “blessed” rather than “grateful.” The reason for this is that the word “blessed” actually does more clearly describe the context of what I’m feeling. To say I’m grateful for something is fine. I tell my husband I’m grateful that he did the dishes.
Is it possible to have difficulty and be blessed?
He seems to be saying that it is not possible for people to experience difficulty and feel blessed at the same time. He fails to understand that, because of knowledge of the goodness and mercy of God, Christians can often find blessings even in suffering. Many are even able to see suffering itself as a blessing.