Difference between Silence and Quiet

What is the difference between Silence and Quiet?

Silence as a noun is the lack of any sound. while Quiet as a noun is the absence of sound; quietness.

Silence

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: be quiet

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The lack of any sound. Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers). “Meeting for worship.” The action of refraining from speaking.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make something silent. To suppress criticism etc.

Example sentence: Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.

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: A person whose mind is quiet and satisfied in God is in the pathway to health.

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

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