quietly
gb/kwˈaɪətli/ us/kwˈaɪətli/
A2
Английский
~ 2200
Значения
0 значений
adverb
A2
property
1
With little or no sound
In a way that does not make much sound.
Модель употребления:
to [verb] quietly
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quietly' with 'quiet', which is an adjective; 'quietly' is used to describe how an action is done.
Синонимы
silently (Implies complete absence of sound, whereas 'quietly' may allow for very soft sounds.)
Антонимы
loudly (Indicates making a lot of noise, the opposite of 'quietly' in this sense.)
Коллокации
speak quietly
|move quietly
|sit quietly
|close quietly
Темы
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- She closed the door quietly so as not to wake the baby.
- He walked quietly down the hall.
- The teacher asked the students to work quietly.
Примеры для изучающих
- Please talk quietly in the library.
- He opened the box quietly.
- She sat quietly in the chair.
adverb
B1
property
2
Without drawing notice
In a way that does not make people notice you.
Модель употребления:
to [verb] quietly
Частая ошибка:
Some learners think this only refers to sound, but it can also mean without being noticed.
Синонимы
discreetly (Focuses on avoiding attention for privacy or sensitivity reasons, often more formal.)
Антонимы
openly (Done in a way that is visible and noticeable to others.)
Коллокации
quietly leave
|quietly handle
|quietly accept
Темы
social behavior
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- They quietly left the meeting before it ended.
- The company quietly changed its policy without announcing it.
- She quietly helped her friend without telling anyone.
Примеры для изучающих
- He quietly left the room.
- She quietly helped the man.
- They quietly walked away.
adverb
B1
property
3
In a calm or peaceful way
In a calm and peaceful way.
Синонимы
peacefully ('Peacefully' emphasizes lack of conflict or disturbance, while 'quietly' may also imply low volume or subtlety.)
Антонимы
restlessly (Indicates a state of agitation or lack of calm.)
Коллокации
quietly confident
|quietly determined
Темы
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- He sat quietly by the fire, lost in thought.
- She lived quietly in the countryside for many years.
- They accepted the news quietly.
Примеры для изучающих
- She sat quietly on the sofa.
- He lived quietly in the small town.
- They waited quietly for the bus.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
quietly
IPA
GB/kwˈaɪətli/
US/kwˈaɪətli/
Слоги и ударение
quietly (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (quietly)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: quietly
- Plural: quietlies
Родственные слова
Выражения
go quietly
1/ɡˈoʊ kwˈaɪətli/
fixed phrase
Leave or accept without protest
To leave or accept something without making trouble.
Примеры
- He decided to go quietly rather than argue.
- The minister went quietly after the scandal.
say something quietly under one's breath
1/sˈeɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ kwˈaɪətli ˈʌndɚ wˈʌnz bɹˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
Speak softly so others can't hear clearly
To say something very softly so people nearby cannot hear clearly.
Примеры
- She muttered the answer quietly under her breath.
- He swore quietly under his breath when he saw the mess.
keep quiet
1/kˈip kwˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
Not speak or make noise
To not talk or make any sound.
Примеры
- Please keep quiet during the movie.
- He kept quiet about what he saw.
quiet as a mouse
1/kwˈaɪət ˈæz ə mˈaʊs/
idiom
Extremely quiet
Very quiet; making almost no noise.
Примеры
- The children were quiet as a mouse while their father slept.
- She moved through the dark house, quiet as a mouse.
quiet as a mouse
2/kwˈaɪət ˈæz ə mˈaʊs/
idiom
Completely silent
Very, very quiet.
Примеры
- The children were quiet as a mouse when their father came home.
- She sat in the corner, quiet as a mouse.