The difference between Quiet and Quiet down
When used as verbs, quiet means to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm, whereas quiet down means to become quieter.
Quiet is also interjection with the meaning: be quiet.
Quiet is also noun with the meaning: the absence of sound.
Quiet is also adjective with the meaning: with little or no sound.
check bellow for the other definitions of Quiet and Quiet down
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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
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Quiet down as a verb (intransitive, US):
To become quieter
Examples:
"As the lights dimmed the general noise quieted down."
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Quiet down as a verb (transitive, US):
To make someone or something become quieter.
Examples:
"The teacher did her best to quiet the children down."
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Quiet down as a verb (intransitive, transitive, US):
To diminish in intensity.
Examples:
"Diplomacy can only begin when the violence quiets down. "