n. 1 a lack of sound; quiet; 2 the fact or condition of not making sound or not speaking; v. to make silent calm or still.
The students worked in silence.
The students worked in silence.
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His silence is tantamount to an admission of guilt.
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The villagers live in abject poverty. The abject team rode home in silence.
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I often construe silence as agreement.
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What did Anwara give Saaski to silence her, even though it was said to be bad for little ones?
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The instructor resumed the lecture after several instants of silence.
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The noiseless audience listened in rapt silence.
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What does silence tell you?
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What does Grandfather Twilight do after he gives the pearl to the silence above the sea?
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Please stand for a moment of silence.
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What did the author mean when he said A silence hovered over the dinner table like a hawk hovering over a baby rabbit?
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What is the power of silence (perfectly demonstrated by Valhallarama facing Excellinor the Witch)?
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The monks have taken a vow of silence.
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Where did they have a moment of silence for Cassie?
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His silence is equivalent to an admission of guilt.
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hush; quiet; still
noise; sound
2 syllables
si-lence
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