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Quieten Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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quieten

[ˈkwaɪət(ə)n ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

calm

To make or become quiet, silent, or calm.

Synonyms

calm, silence, still.

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Word Description / Examples
quieten

Utilized when referring to reducing noise or making something less noisy. Often used with children or groups of people.

  • Please quieten the children, the baby is sleeping.
  • The teacher tried to quieten the noisy classroom.
silence

Typically used when eliminating all sound entirely. Can have a negative connotation if used to suppress speech or opinions.

  • The teacher raised her hand to silence the chatter.
  • The whistles and cheers were silenced by the sudden announcement.
calm

Used to describe making someone or something less agitated, stressed, or excited. Often refers to emotions and people.

  • The therapist helped calm the anxious patient.
  • Calm down, everything will be alright.
still

Used to describe making something motionless or stopping movement, can also imply making something quiet.

  • She asked the children to be still and listen.
  • The woods were still and silent after the storm passed.

Examples of usage

  • He tried to quieten the crowd by raising his hand.
  • The wind began to quieten as the storm passed.
Context #2 | Verb

reduce

To make something less intense, loud, or active.

Synonyms

diminish, lessen, subdue.

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Word Description / Examples
quieten

Used when trying to make something or someone less noisy or agitated.

  • She tried to quieten the crying baby by rocking him gently.
  • He spoke in a low voice to quieten the crowd.
diminish

Used to talk about reducing the size, importance, or intensity of something.

  • The snowstorms will diminish by the end of the week.
  • His reputation was diminished by the scandal.
lessen

Used for making something smaller or reducing its effect. Often used with feelings or risks.

  • The medication will help to lessen the pain.
  • She tried to lessen her anxiety by taking deep breaths.
subdue

Often used to describe bringing something under control or calming it. Can have a negative connotation when talking about people.

  • They managed to subdue the fire before it spread.
  • He had to subdue his anger during the negotiation.

Examples of usage

  • She turned down the volume to quieten the music.
  • He took a deep breath to quieten his racing heart.

Translations

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Origin of 'quieten'

The word 'quieten' originated from the Middle English word 'quieten', which means 'to make quiet'. It has been in use since the 14th century. The word has evolved over time to represent the action of making something quiet or calm. It is commonly used in British English and is often interchangeable with 'quiet' in American English.

See also: disquiet, disquieted, disquieting, disquietingly, quiet, quietly, quietness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,369, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.