quarter

adjective

  • Something that is one-fourth of a whole, like a quarter of a dollar.
  • Related to a three-month period in a year, like the first quarter of school.

verb

  • To divide something into four equal parts.
  • To stay in a place for a while, like when you sleep over at a friend's house.

noun

  • A fourth part of something, like a pizza cut into four pieces.
  • A place where people live, like a neighborhood.


Word Explanation:

  • A quarter is one part of something that is divided into four equal pieces. If you have a dollar, a quarter is 25 cents, which is one of those four pieces.

Word in hindi

क्वार्टर

quarter

Other variations in hindi

  • चौथाई chauthai
  • एक चौथाई ek chauthai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'quarter' mean?

A quarter is one-fourth of something. For example, if you have a pizza and you cut it into four equal pieces, each piece is a quarter of the pizza.

How do you pronounce 'quarter'?

You say 'quarter' like this: kwor-ter. It rhymes with 'porter'.

What is the origin of the word 'quarter'?

The word 'quarter' comes from the Latin word 'quartus', which means 'fourth'. It has been used in English for a long time!

What is the meaning of 'quarter' in Hindi?

The word 'quarter' in Hindi is 'चौथाई' (Chauthāī).