adj
Uncommon
quieter
KWEYE-ih-tuh
Quieter (adj) means Comparative form of \"quiet\": having less noise or activity than something else. Example: “The back room is quieter than the one facing the street.”
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Comparative form of \"quiet\": having less noise or activity than something else.
"The back room is quieter than the one facing the street."
How to use quieter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore quiet — used to compare two things by how much noise or activity they have.
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What does “quieter” mean?
The word “quieter” means comparative form of \"quiet\": having less noise or activity than something else. In plain terms, more quiet — used to compare two things by how much noise or activity they have.
How do you pronounce “quieter”?
“Quieter” is pronounced KWEYE-ih-tuh (/ˈkwaɪ.ɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “quieter” in a sentence?
Here is “quieter” used in a sentence: “The back room is quieter than the one facing the street.”
What part of speech is “quieter”?
“Quieter” is an adjective.
Is “quieter” a common word?
“Quieter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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