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Quiet/kwaɪət/andquite/kwaɪt/are spelt and pronounced differently, and have different meanings.
Quietis an adjective meaning ‘making very little noise’ or ‘having little activity or excitement’:
The children are veryquiet. I wonder what they’re doing? Shall I go and see?
It’s a veryquiet, peaceful village and we love living there.
Quiteis an adverb which usually means ‘a little or a lot, but not completely’:
I’ve beenquitebusy this week. I hope things are not so busy next week.
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Adjective phrases
Adjectives
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