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Soheil1 Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

Quite

Hi.
Dictionary says 'not bad'='quite good'

But what is quite good?

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

It is similar to "very good".

— Vorpar

  • It is similar to "very good".
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It is similar to "very good".
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In theory, 'quite good' is less than 'very good'. But in practice, it depends on the context, tone of voice, etc.

Clive
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In informal BrE, 'not bad' can mean 'very good'.

However, so much depends on the tone and intonation, as Clive said, that it is not possible to say precisely what meaning is intended when you simply see the words in print.
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But in this chess book I have, he says

"Not bad, but continued development with 5...)-) was preferable"

Does it help?
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It means this.
The actual move was OK, but there was a better one.
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What does OK mean?
Means without a problem?
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Would you consider the fact that there was a preferable move a problem?

Clive
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a problem? What problem?
CliveWould you consider the fact that there was a preferable move a problem?Clive
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the fact that there was a preferable move
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No I don't
Clivethe fact that there was a preferable move
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