english lesson - quite vs quiet

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    I don't know how many times I see it, but I've had enough lol.

    Please not the location of the E!

    quite [kwaɪt]
    adv
    1. to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely you're quite right quite the opposite
    2. (not used with a negative) to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat she's quite pretty
    3. in actuality; truly he thought the bag was heavy, but it was quite light it's quite the thing to do
    quite a or an (not used with a negative) of an exceptional, considerable, or noticeable kind quite a girl quite a long walk
    quite something a remarkable or noteworthy thing or person
    sentence substitute
    Also quite so an expression used to indicate agreement or assent
    [adverbial use of quite (adj) quit]

    qui?et (kwt)
    adj. qui?et?er, qui?et?est
    1. Making little or no noise: quiet neighbors; a quiet engine.
    2. Free of loud noise; hushed: a quiet street.
    3. Calm and unmoving; still: a quiet lake.
    4. Free of turmoil and agitation; untroubled. See Synonyms at still1.
    5. Restful; soothing: a quiet afternoon nap; a quiet tune on the flute.
    6. Tranquil; serene: a quiet place in the country.
    7. Not showy or garish; subdued: a room decorated in quiet colors.
    8. Restrained in style; understated: a quiet strength; a quiet life.
 
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