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- pronunciation:
- saI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a lack of sound; quiet.
The teacher asked for silence.- synonyms:
- hush, quiet, still
- antonyms:
- noise
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definition 2: |
the fact or condition of not making sound or not speaking.
Her silence showed that she did not want to talk about it.- synonyms:
- muteness, quietness
- antonyms:
- speech
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
silences, silencing, silenced |
definition: |
to make silent, calm, or still.
He silenced the dog with a bone.- synonyms:
- hush, quiet, shut up, still
- similar words:
- lull, mute, pacify, soothe
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related words: |
appease, hush, muffle, shut up |
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