quarters

Meanings

• Noun

  The fourth part or period of a year, typically three months long.

  - "Quarters one through four mark the passing of each season."
  - "The first quarter of the year is usually considered to be January through March."

• Noun

  A unit of money equal to one-fourth of a dollar.

  - "I owe you ten dollars, which is equal to twenty-five quarters."
  - "The vending machine only accepts coins, including quarters."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkwɔɹtɚz/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

quadruple

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Synonyms

fourth , fourth part , ¼ , cour , trimester , borough , capitoulate , district , ghetto , neighborhood , ward , stay over , stop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with quarters
fours , powers , hours , towers

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Variants

List of all variants of quarters that leads to same result
in every quarter , quarter , quarters , quartered , quartering , call to quarters , charge of quarters , close quarters , general quarters , winter quarters , at close quarters , at/in close quarters , in close quarters , from all quarters

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Etymology

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The word 'quarters' comes from the Old French word 'quartier,' meaning 'quarter' or 'fourth part.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'quarters' is also used in the context of real estate to refer to a neighborhood or district.

2. In the United States, the term 'quarters' is sometimes used to refer to a college dormitory.

3. In the United Kingdom, the term 'quarters' is used to refer to the living quarters of a military unit.

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Related Concepts

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1. quarters system: A system of dividing an army into four parts, each under a separate commander.

2. quarters billets: Quarters provided for soldiers or travelers, usually in an inn or private home.

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Culture

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Quarters have been used in various cultural contexts. In sports, teams are often divided into quarters for scoring purposes. In literature, 'quarters' can refer to a dwelling or lodging place.

How to Memorize "quarters"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calendar divided into four equal parts, each representing a quarter of the year.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quarters' with the number four and the idea of a fourth part.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Quarters Quickly Unite To Show Each Season' to remember the four seasons.

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