The difference between Audible and Quiet
When used as nouns, audible means the act of or an instance of changing the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one, whereas quiet means the absence of sound.
When used as verbs, audible means to change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one, whereas quiet means to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
When used as adjectives, audible means able to be heard, whereas quiet means with little or no sound.
Quiet is also interjection with the meaning: be quiet.
check bellow for the other definitions of Audible and Quiet
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Audible as an adjective:
Able to be heard.
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Audible as a verb (intransitive, American football):
To change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.
Examples:
"The quarterback audibled after seeing the defensive formation."
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Audible as a noun (American football):
The act of or an instance of changing the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.
Examples:
"The audible changed the play to a run."
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Quiet as an adjective:
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Examples:
"I can't hear the music; it is too quiet."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Having little motion or activity; calm.
Examples:
"the sea was quiet'"
"a quiet night at home"
"all quiet on the Western front"
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not busy, of low quantity.
Examples:
"The traffic was quiet for a Monday morning."
"Business was quiet for the season."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not talking much or not talking loudly; reserved.
Examples:
"He's a very quiet man usually, but is very chatty after a few beers."
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Quiet as an adjective:
Not showy; undemonstrative.
Examples:
"a quiet dress"
"'quiet colours"
"a quiet movement"
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Quiet as an adjective (software):
Requiring little or no interaction.
Examples:
"a quiet install"
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Quiet as a verb:
To become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.
Examples:
"When you quiet, we can start talking."
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Quiet as a verb:
To cause someone to become quiet.
Examples:
"Can you quiet your child? He's making lots of noise."
"The umpire quieted the crowd, so the game could continue in peace."
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Quiet as a noun:
The absence of sound; quietness.
Examples:
"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."
"We need a bit of quiet before we can start the show."
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Quiet as a noun:
the absence of movement; stillness, tranquility