Correct spelling, explanation: quite and quiet are not the same words, and they have different meanings and pronunciations. Quite is an adverb used to indicate a degree or extent. It often means to a considerable extent or fairly. Quiet is an adjective that describes something or someone as making little or no noise, or it can be used as a noun to refer to the absence of noise or tranquility. While quite and quiet might sound similar, they serve entirely different linguistic purposes and should not be used interchangeably.
Definition of quite:
adverb, to a certain or fairly significant extent or degree; fairly
The restaurant’s food was quite delicious, and the service was exceptional.
She found the novel to be quite engaging, and she couldn’t put it down until she finished reading it.
Collocations with quite:
Some most commonly used collocations include:
1. Quite a few: refers to a relatively large number or amount of something.
There were quite a few people at the concert last night.
2. Quite an accomplishment: indicates a significant or noteworthy achievement.
Graduating with honors was quite an accomplishment for her.
3. Quite an experience: describes a memorable or remarkable event or situation.
Traveling to a foreign country for the first time was quite an experience.
4. Quite challenging: signifies that something is fairly difficult or demanding.
The final exam was quite challenging, but I managed to pass it.
Correct spelling, explanation: the words quite and quiet do not have similar linguistic roots, and they have different origins and meanings. Quite comes from Latin through Old French and means to a certain extent, fairly, completely, or very. It is primarily used as an adverb to modify adjectives, adverbs, or verbs to indicate the degree or extent of something. Quiet comes from Latin through Old French and means calm, silent, or peaceful. It is used as an adjective to describe the absence of noise or sound, indicating a state of tranquility or the lack of disturbance.
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