Do these two phrases have the same meaning?
He met a lot of people in London.
He met quite a lot of people in London.
or
I swim a lot.
I swim quite a lot.
Do the above sentences in each pair mean the same thing?
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1"Quite" is not there for nothing -- it has its uses. Please see also English Language Learners Good Luck.– KrisNov 21, 2018 at 9:45
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There is no difference in the meanings of the sentences. The difference would be if you compare 'a little' and 'quite a little/bit'. The last one means the same as 'a lot'. According to Oxford Living Dictionary: quite a lot (or a bit) - A considerable number or amount of something.
answered Nov 21, 2018 at 8:53
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So you think the addition of the word 'quite' does not change the meaning of the original at all, not even in the slightest?– MitchDec 21, 2018 at 13:43