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unit of time vs quarter

quarter vs unit of time

unit of time and quarter both are nouns.

unit of time is not a verb while quarter is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unit of time Yes No No No
quarter Yes No Yes No
As nouns, quarter is a hyponym of unit of time; that is, quarter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unit of time:
  • unit of time: a unit for measuring time periods
  • quarter: a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour
unit of time (noun) quarter (noun)
a unit for measuring time periods clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent
the rear part of a ship
piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp
a district of a city having some distinguishing character
an unspecified person
a United States or Canadian coin worth one fourth of a dollar
one of four equal parts
a quarter of a hundredweight (25 pounds)
a quarter of a hundredweight (28 pounds)
one of the four major division of the compass
one of four periods into which the school year is divided
(football, professional basketball) one of four divisions into which some games are divided
a fourth part of a year; three months
a unit of time equal to 15 minutes or a quarter of an hour
unit of time (verb) quarter (verb)
divide by four; divide into quarters
divide into quarters
pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him
provide housing for (military personnel)
Difference between unit of time and quarter

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