be silent

Meanings

• Verb

  To stop speaking or making noise.

  - "Please be silent during the presentation."
  - "The library is a place where you are expected to be silent."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with be silent
quiet , site , bite , light , right , night

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Variants

List of all variants of be silent that leads to same result
fall silent , falling silent , falls silent , fell silent , silent , silent spreader , silent spreaders , silenter , silentest , silently , silentness , silentnesses , strong , silent type , strong , silent types , silents , silent auction , silent auctions , silent butler , silent butlers , silent migraine , silent migraines , silent partner , silent partners , silent service , silent services , silent treatment , silent treatments , silent leges inter arma , inter arma silent leges

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Etymology

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The word 'be silent' is formed by combining the verb 'be' with the past participle 'silent'. The word 'silent' comes from the Old French word 'silent' meaning 'quiet' or 'still'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded silence in the Guinness World Records was maintained by a man named Steve Keene, who remained silent for 4 hours, 29 minutes, and 4 seconds.

2. The term 'be silent' is often used in legal proceedings to instruct the jury or the courtroom to remain quiet and attentive during the trial.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quiet: A state of peace and tranquility, often associated with silence.

2. Meditation: A practice of focusing the mind to achieve inner peace and clarity, often accompanied by silence.

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Culture

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In various cultures, maintaining silence is considered a sign of respect, concentration, or meditation. For instance, in many religious traditions, silence is used during prayer or meditation. In literature, the use of silence as a literary device can create suspense or tension, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.

How to Memorize "be silent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a library or a quiet room where everyone is expected to be silent. Imagine the hush of the room and the absence of noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'be silent' with images of quietness and stillness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Birds in the trees are silently be' to remember the word 'be silent'.

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