Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
noun a complete absence of sound
A1 I enjoy the silence of the countryside.
A2 The teacher asked for silence during the exam.
B1 The awkward silence in the room made everyone uncomfortable.
B2 The silence between them spoke volumes about their strained relationship.
C1 The silence in the courtroom was deafening as the verdict was read.
C2 The profound silence of the library was broken only by the turning of pages.
verb to make someone or something silent
A1 She silences her phone before going into the movie theater.
A2 The teacher asked the students to silence their cell phones during the exam.
B1 The librarian reminded everyone to silence their devices while in the library.
B2 The conductor signaled for the orchestra to silence their instruments before beginning the performance.
C1 The CEO silenced the room with a single gesture, commanding everyone's attention.
C2 The politician silenced the crowd with her powerful speech, leaving them speechless.
formal The room fell into complete silence as the speaker began their presentation.
informal Can we please enjoy a moment of silence for the fallen ice cream cone?
slang I told him to silence his phone during the movie, but he ignored me.
figurative Her silence on the matter spoke volumes about her true feelings.
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