quarters
Pronunciación: [ˈkwɔrtərz]
Contexto: «time»
(noun) a quarter is a period of three months. It divides the year into four parts. Each part is the same length.
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The company reported strong earnings in the second quarter of the year.
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In the past quarter, they did not meet their sales goals.
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When does the next quarter start for the business?
Contexto: «money»
(noun) a quarter is a coin worth 25 cents in U.S. currency. It's the same as one fourth of a dollar.
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I found a quarter in my pocket while washing my clothes.
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I can't buy a candy bar because I don't have a quarter.
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Do you have a quarter to help me pay for the bus?
Contexto: «housing»
(noun) quarters refer to living spaces or accommodations, especially for soldiers or workers. These are places where people stay.
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The soldiers were assigned to their quarters for the duration of the training.
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Many employees dislike the old quarters provided by the company.
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Where are your quarters located on the base?
Contexto: «division»
(noun) quarters can also mean one-fourth of something. This is used in different contexts, like dividing objects or people into parts.
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He shared his pizza into quarters so everyone could have a piece.
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The quarter of the group that did not participate felt left out.
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Can we divide the cake into quarters for the party?