English

quietly

ˈkwaɪətli, ˈkwaɪət.li, ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li
Meaning: without making much noise
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˈkwaɪət.li, ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li

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Example sentences

She closed the door quietly.
She closed the door quietly.
I knock once, then go in quietly.
I knock once, then go in quietly.
She wept quietly after hearing the news.
She wept quietly after hearing the news.
A cat can stalk a bird quietly through the grass.
A cat can stalk a bird quietly through the grass.
The crowd looked on quietly during the rescue.
The crowd watched quietly during the rescue.

Usage Notes

Used to describe an action done in a way that produces little or no sound.

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