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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word silence, as a noun and a verb. Find out how to use silence in different contexts, such as grammar, genetics, and law.
The conductor waited for dead silence before commencing the performance. After he had spoken, a deathly silence/hush fell on the room. In the silence of the night, a lone wolf howled. A screech of brakes jarred the silence. The silence was broken only by the whisper of the leaves in the gentle breeze.
Silence is a 2016 epic historical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Jay Cocks and Scorsese, based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Shūsaku Endō. The film stars Andrew Garfield , Adam Driver , Tadanobu Asano , Ciarán Hinds and Liam Neeson .
noun. absence of any sound or noise; stillness. the state or fact of being silent; muteness. absence or omission of mention, comment, or expressed concern: the conspicuous silence of our newspapers on local graft. the state of being forgotten; oblivion: in the news again after years of silence. concealment; secrecy.
Find 181 words that mean silence or are related to silence, such as stillness, quiet, obscurity, and more. Learn the definitions, antonyms, and examples of each word.
Silence is quietness, or a lack of sound. When you silence a noisy movie-goer, you shush her.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word silence in English. Find out the difference between silence and quiet, and explore idioms, collocations and synonyms related to silence.
