Difference between Quieten and Quiet

What is the difference between Quieten and Quiet?

Quieten as a verb is to make quiet. while Quiet as a verb is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

Quieten

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make quiet. To become quiet.

Quiet

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.To cause someone to become quiet.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: With little or no sound; denoting absence of disturbing noise.Having little motion or activity; calm.Not busy, of low quantity.Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The absence of sound; quietness.the absence of movement; stillness, tranquility

Example sentence: The best cure for the body is a quiet mind.

We hope you now know whether to use Quieten or Quiet in your sentence.

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