as quiet as possible vs as quietly as possible

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'As quiet as possible' is used when comparing the level of noise or sound, while 'as quietly as possible' is used when describing the manner in which an action is performed.

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as quiet as possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing the level of noise or sound.

This phrase is used when comparing the level of noise or sound, indicating that one should be as quiet as can be.

Examples:

Please be as quiet as possible during the exam.
The baby is sleeping, so we need to be as quiet as possible.
We have to move the furniture as quietly as possible.
As quiet as possible, please.
Try to be as quiet as possible in the library.

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Absorb the loss, and keep it as quiet as possible.
Keep this as quiet as possible.
And keep this whole thing as quiet as possible.
But keep things as quiet as possible.
I'll try to keep it as quiet as possible.
I'm trying to be as quiet as possible because I hear people outside and they sound like her.
Listen, if she's asleep, I suggest we be as quiet as possible so we keep her that way.
You do realize that certain individuals with a good deal of forethought went to a lot of trouble to keep Shaun Manning parole as quiet as possible.
Let's get the suitcase out of here quick and as quiet as possible.
As long as we're having the wedding here, let it be as quiet as possible.

Alternatives:

as silent as possible
as noiseless as possible
as hushed as possible
as muted as possible
as low as possible

as quietly as possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used when describing the manner in which an action is performed.

This phrase is used when describing the manner in which an action is performed, indicating that one should do something in a quiet manner.

Examples:

Please speak as quietly as possible.
She tiptoed as quietly as possible so as not to wake anyone.
He closed the door as quietly as possible.
As quietly as possible, please.
Try to walk as quietly as possible.

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Everyone is on maximum alert and treads as quietly as possible.
And we also had to be as under the radar screen as we could be in New York, because the key was not raising a lot of objection and sort of working as quietly as possible.
Have her washed and put to bed as quietly as possible.
If you have to make an arrest... do it as quietly as possible.
Let's settle this as quietly as possible.
I want you to go as quietly as possible.
Trying to get her out of here as quickly and as quietly as possible.
We'll have to move people and animals as quietly as possible.
I need to resolve this as quickly and as quietly as possible.
The judge wants to avoid a media circus on this, let him walk as quietly as possible.
All right. I want a plan for crossing that border as quickly and as quietly as possible.
I'm trying to drive this thing as quietly as possible.
They believe it is in the best interest of interplanetary relations to put this difficult business behind us, as quickly and as quietly as possible.
I'd like to do this as quietly as possible, but if it's a matter of money, I'm sure we can come to some agreement.
Will anyone who wishes to leave do so as quietly as possible?
- But, Your Honor... ...and what remains of your reputation, I think you ought to end this thing as quickly and as quietly as possible.
Can you keep guys away from Casey, as quietly as possible, tonight?
Will all those who are not of the Fourth Circle... please leave as quietly as possible?
After three weeks, working as quietly as possible, I was able to separate, lengthwise, three boards.
I went back through the bedroom to my study as quietly as possible.

Alternatives:

as softly as possible
as hushed as possible
as noiselessly as possible
as silently as possible
as gently as possible

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as quiet as possible vs as quietly as possible