quietly
gb/kwˈaɪətli/ us/kwˈaɪətli/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adverb
A2
property
1
With little or no sound
In a way that does not make much sound.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to [verb] quietly
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'quietly' with 'quiet', which is an adjective; 'quietly' is used to describe how an action is done.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
silently (Implies complete absence of sound, whereas 'quietly' may allow for very soft sounds.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
loudly (Indicates making a lot of noise, the opposite of 'quietly' in this sense.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
speak quietly
|move quietly
|sit quietly
|close quietly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to [verb] quietly
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners think this only refers to sound, but it can also mean without being noticed.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
discreetly (Focuses on avoiding attention for privacy or sensitivity reasons, often more formal.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
openly (Done in a way that is visible and noticeable to others.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
quietly leave
|quietly handle
|quietly accept
கருப்பொருள்கள்
social behavior
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
peacefully ('Peacefully' emphasizes lack of conflict or disturbance, while 'quietly' may also imply low volume or subtlety.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
restlessly (Indicates a state of agitation or lack of calm.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
quietly confident
|quietly determined
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- He sat quietly by the fire, lost in thought.
- She lived quietly in the countryside for many years.
- They accepted the news quietly.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She sat quietly on the sofa.
- He lived quietly in the small town.
- They waited quietly for the bus.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
quietly
IPA
GB/kwˈaɪətli/
US/kwˈaɪətli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
quietly (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (quietly)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: quietly
- Plural: quietlies
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
go quietly
1/ɡˈoʊ kwˈaɪətli/
fixed phrase
Leave or accept without protest
To leave or accept something without making trouble.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The children were quiet as a mouse when their father came home.
- She sat in the corner, quiet as a mouse.