quietly in English: In a way that makes little or no sound. (adverb)

/ˈkwaɪətli/

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Translation

In a way that makes little or no sound.

Word origin

From the adjective quiet plus the adverb ending -ly; quiet goes back to Latin quietus meaning at rest.

Quietly describes how she closed the door, with almost no sound.

To talk quietly means to speak in a low, soft voice.

Here quietly also suggests he did not want to be noticed.

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This word is part of lesson 43.