What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quiets
Example
The teacher asked the students to quiet down and focus on their work. [quiet: verb]
Example
The sound of the waves quieted her anxious thoughts. [quieted: past tense verb]
still
Example
The lake was so still that it reflected the mountains perfectly. [still: adjective]
Example
She sat still and breathed deeply to calm herself down. [still: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Still is more commonly used than quiets in everyday language. Still is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while quiets is less common and refers specifically to reducing or calming sound or noise.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between quiets and still?
Both quiets and still are relatively formal words, but still is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
