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repose vs quietness

quietness vs repose

repose and quietness both are nouns.

repose is a verb but quietness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repose Yes No Yes No
quietness Yes No No No
As nouns, quietness is a hypernym of repose; that is, quietness is a word with a broader meaning than repose:
  • repose: the absence of mental stress or anxiety
  • quietness: a state of peace and quiet
Other hypernyms of repose include quietude, tranquility, tranquillity.
repose (noun) quietness (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) the property of making no sound
a disposition free from stress or emotion a state of peace and quiet
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
repose (verb) quietness (verb)
put or confide something in a person or thing
lie when dead
put in a horizontal position
lean in a comfortable resting position
to put something (eg trust) in something
be inherent or innate in
Difference between repose and quietness

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