quiet time
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- noun
- /ˈkwaɪət taɪm/
- It's nice to have this quiet time before we go.
- more quiet time
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Watch on YouTubeStep one, consider mandated quiet time on the calendar.
- Step one, consider mandated quiet time on the calendar.
- Man walked on the beach with my wife this morning got some quiet time even in our home.
- You actually anticipate that you're going to sit down and have a quiet time.
- You need deep spiritual quiet time
- So I think we really need to take quiet time, you know, to not have our devices on.
- My next tip might be a little bit controversial, but have quiet time.
- I mean, this sounds dumb, but I can't tell you how many people don't actually have any quiet time to think at all.
- It probably means that you need to have a moment to ground yourself and get some quiet time.
- And in order to heed them or get clarity, you really have to, you really have to have the discipline to carve out that kind of quiet time solitude with yourself.
- So during this quote UN quote quiet time, did you create anything?
- The route we got out without, you know, it's perfect quiet time of the day, Nice friendly waves on the way out by our friend the Zintanis.
Examples
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I just need some quiet time to think.
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I went to school early and stayed late to find quiet time to concentrate.
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So I think we really need to take quiet time, you know, to not have our devices on.
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All right everybody, five minutes of quiet time.
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I need some quiet time.
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You need quiet time where you can just clear your mind and just focus on what you're doing.
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Although young children are known for their seemingly boundless energy, occasionally they will want quiet time.
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I'm not judging, but after a couple weeks you're probably just going to want some quiet time to yourself.
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There are few ways to spend quiet time that are more enjoyable than the time spent photographing hummingbirds.
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After a long day of work, I like to enjoy some quiet time in my garden.
Synonyms
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A period with no sound or speech
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A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady
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A calm, peaceful state with no noise or worry
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A calm time with little or no sound
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A calm time or place with little noise
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A time of complete quiet and no movement that feels calm
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A short time when people stay quiet to honor or remember someone
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A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind
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A lack of noise or disturbance in a place
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A calm, peaceful feeling or time
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A short time to rest or think when you feel pressure
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A calm, peaceful feeling that helps you relax
Antonyms
How Calm
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- Informal
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase 'quiet time' is a straightforward compositional combination of 'quiet' (making little noise) modifying 'time' (a span or period), so its meaning as a period of silence or calm follows directly from the constituents. This adj+noun pattern is common across languages and in English, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the intended sense.
Etymology
Quiet time comes from the simple image of making a place quiet for a short time, like when parents ask children to sit quietly or someone closes the door to rest. So, it now means a short period of calm to 'rest', 'think', or 'relax'.