“Quite” vs. “Quiet”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
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The difference between “quite” and “quiet”
- "Quite" refers to degree or extent, while "quiet" refers to noise level or absence of noise.
- "Quite" is an adverb, while "quiet" is an adjective or verb.
- "Quite" can be used to modify a variety of words, while "quiet" is more limited in its usage.
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What is the definition of “quite” and “quiet”?
Quite
- "Quite" means to a certain extent or degree.
- It can also be used as a modifier to emphasize the degree or amount of something.
Quiet
- "Quiet" refers to a state of calm or absence of noise.
- It can also describe a person who is reserved or introverted.
- "Quiet" can be used as a verb to mean making something silent or calming someone down.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Quite” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Quite
1,720,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The cake was quite delicious.
- I am quite confident in my abilities.
- The movie was quite boring.
Quiet
535,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Please be quiet while I take this call.
- The library is usually very quiet.
- She spoke in a quiet voice so as not to wake the baby.
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