Plural for an absence from disturbance
“Sandra loved the quiet of the secluded lakeside where she could reflect on life.”
Plural for an absence of sound
“The party had finally ended and the quiet of the night resumed.”
Plural for a state of being isolated or secluded
“He went camping far away in the hills where the quiet would reinvigorate his mind and spirit.”
To become calm or well-behaved
“The students were noticeably excited about their upcoming school excursion but would quiet soon after.”
To cause someone to become calm
“The mother would quiet her toddler by promising him a cookie if he behaved himself.”
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