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“Quiet”. 1. “Quiet” is an adjective meaning “not loud” or “soft.” EX: Many people think Mahmoud is QUIET, but he is actually very outgoing. EX: There was a QUIET tap at the door, and I knew my guest had arrived. Quiet.
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“Quiet” • 1. “Quiet” is an adjective meaning “not loud” or “soft.” • EX: Many people think Mahmoud is QUIET, but he is actually very outgoing. • EX: There was a QUIET tap at the door, and I knew my guest had arrived.
Quiet • 1A. “Quiet” can also be a verb meaning “to make soft” or “to make not loud” or “to make peaceful or relaxed.” • EX: The animal handler tried to QUIET the horses after the fire. • EX: The teacher wanted to QUIET the class for the test.
“Quite” • 2. “Quite” is an adverb that can mean “very” or “to a great degree.” • EX: The noise was QUITE loud and it hurt my ears. • EX: Your IQ is QUITE small, which is why you’re so easy to fool.
“Quit” • 3. “Quit” means “to stop” or “to leave.” • EX: Myron QUIT his job at the deli and went to work at Jordan’s Pizza. • EX: We QUIT the mall after we were done with lunch and went to the movies.