be quiet

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

be +‎ quiet

Pronunciation[edit]

(General American) IPA^(key): /biˈkwaɪˌət/

Interjection[edit]

(imperative) Remain silent. Sometimes used as a more polite synonym of shut up.

Synonyms[edit]

Translations[edit]

remain silent — see silence

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