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quieter vs quiet

Both 'quieter' and 'quiet' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Quieter' is the comparative form of 'quiet' and is used when comparing the sound level of two things. 'Quiet' is an adjective used to describe something that makes little or no noise.

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quieter

Correct. 'Quieter' is the comparative form of 'quiet' and is used when comparing the sound level of two things.

Use 'quieter' when you want to compare the sound level of two things, indicating that one makes less noise than the other.

Examples:

This room is quieter than the one next door.
She asked him to speak quieter during the movie.

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I seem to remember your husband as a much quieter man.
Some overnights, maybe, when it's quieter.
But drunks slip in quieter than you think.
They're quieter than the janitorial staff.
Still quieter than sleeping under the Santa Monica Pier.
I was hoping for a quieter approach.
It's quieter than I remember.
It's a bit quieter then.
Let's go and talksomewhere quieter.
A lot quieter than my place.
Maybe later, you should talk in a quieter environment.
It will be quieter without you.
You know, maybe we should go somewhere quieter to talk.
(Arlo) With quieter neighbours.
It - It was much quieter without the world.
Plus it's a much quieter working environment now without the chickens.
It'll be quieter when you're gone.
It's quieter here than all over town.
Yeah. I think it makes things quieter in here.
The main aim of noise charges is to promote quieter aircraft.

Alternatives:

more quiet
less noisy
less loud
not as loud
not as noisy

quiet

Correct. 'Quiet' is an adjective used to describe something that makes little or no noise.

Use 'quiet' to describe something that is not making much noise or is peaceful and calm.

Examples:

The library is quiet in the morning.
Please be quiet during the performance.

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House, neighborhood - everything quiet.
It's everything quiet Nothing changed...
Party girl's been pretty quiet lately.
Northwest has been quiet for weeks.
But then I realized why it was so quiet.
I told you he can be quiet.
Maybe find a nice farm someplace quiet.
I guess I want somewhere quiet to work, that's all.
I need a quiet O.R. so we can begin.
He picked the wrong neighbourhood for a quiet night at home.
Matty wanted a quiet night in.
In terms of relative volume, we're already somewhere very quiet.
So much for my quiet night in the lab.
The guy's been awfully quiet in there.
I chose the most quiet girl in the shop.
You can have a quiet day and watch the game here.
You know, Mr. white's real quiet.
It'll be a quiet evening where we can really...
Simple, intimate, quiet, a place where we can really talk.
Well, this part of town is pretty quiet.

Alternatives:

silent
peaceful
calm
noiseless
hushed

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