# quiet vs quiver

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### quiet
*adjective · IPA /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ · frequency rank #2,267*
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.

### quiver
*noun · IPA /ˈkwɪvə/ · frequency rank #35,475*
A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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