quite a long time
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Meaning · English
a considerable period
Literally: a long time
Register: neutral
Examples
I haven't seen her in quite a long time.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “quite a long time” mean?
a considerable period Literally: a long time
Is “quite a long time” formal or informal?
quite a long time is generally neutral.