“Quiet” and “quite” are two words that are often confused with each other. They are spelled and pronounced differently, and have different meanings.
Quiet is an adjective that means “making little or no noise”. It describes the absence of noise or sound.
Example: I enjoy camping because I'm free from all the noise and sounds of the city. It’s quiet.
Quite is an adverb that means “to a considerable extent or degree”. It modifies or emphasizes a statement.
Example: I quite enjoy camping because I love the absence of digital technology.
Quiet is an adjective that means “making little or no noise”. It describes the absence of noise or sound.
Example: I enjoy camping because I'm free from all the noise and sounds of the city. It’s quiet.
Quite is an adverb that means “to a considerable extent or degree”. It modifies or emphasizes a statement.
Example: I quite enjoy camping because I love the absence of digital technology.
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