quarters

Thân thiện

He found comfortable quarters for his family near the park.

Definition

Noun 1. A place of residence; lodgings, especially for military personnel or servants. Refers to living accommodations, often implying a designated space within a larger building or complex. 2. (Often used with a modifier) A specific area or section allocated for a particular group or purpose. This can refer to living spaces, work areas, or sections of a ship. 3. Mercy or clemency, especially that granted by a victor to a defeated opponent. (This is an archaic meaning, primarily found in the phrase "to give no quarter").

Examples of Usage

• The soldiers returned to their quarters after the long march.
• The servants' quarters were located in the attic of the large estate.
• The captain ordered the crew to clean the living quarters on the ship.
• (Historical/Idiomatic) The enemy showed no mercy and gave no quarter to the captured troops.

Advanced Usage

• Close quarters: A situation where people are forced to be very close together in a confined space.
  • Living in such close quarters on the submarine required great teamwork.
• To be quartered: To be provided with or assigned living accommodations.
  • The officers were quartered in the town's best hotel.

Variants and Related Words

• Quarter (noun): One of four equal parts; a district of a city; a period of three months; a U.S or Canadian coin worth 25 cents.
• Quarter (verb): To cut or divide into four equal parts; to provide lodgings for someone.
• Quarterly (adjective/adverb): Occurring or produced every three months.
• Headquarters (noun): The central administrative offices or location of an organization.

Synonyms

• Lodgings
• Accommodations
• Barracks (specifically for military)
• Digs (informal)
• Residence
• Domicile

Related Phrases

• At close quarters: From a position very near by; in close proximity.
  • The photographer captured the lion's face at close quarters.
• To give no quarter: To show no mercy or clemency.
• To cry quarter: (Archaic) To beg for mercy.

Học thuật

Noun

1. housing available for people to live in
   • he found quarters for his family
   • I visited his bachelor quarters

Từ đồng nghĩa

• living quarters