silent

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking or not making a sound; quiet and still.

  - "The library was silent."
  - "The crowd was silent during the national anthem."

• adjective

  Not expressing or revealing one's thoughts, feelings, or intentions.

  - "She gave a silent response."
  - "The judge gave a silent nod."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsaɪlənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

quiet , concealed , invisible , occluded , dormant , still , mute , quiescent , servile , speechless , taciturn , dumb , mute

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with silent
tame , ame , fame , flame

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Variants

List of all variants of 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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From Old French silent, from silencieux, from Latin silentium – a place of silence; silence.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded silence in music is 6 minutes and 23 seconds by Aphex Twin.

2. In ancient Greece, philosophers believed that silence was essential for contemplation and self-reflection.

3. The term 'silent majority' was first used during the Vietnam War to describe people who did not openly protest or speak out against the war.

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Related Concepts

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1. quiet: Related concept, synonym of silent. Quiet refers to the absence of noise or disturbance.

2. sound: Related concept, opposite of silent. Sound refers to the production and propagation of sound waves.

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Culture

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In literature, the use of silence can be symbolic and convey meaning, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Masque of the Red Death'. Silence can also be used as a plot device to create suspense or tension.

How to Memorize "silent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a library or a quiet room to memorize the meaning of 'silent'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'silent' with quiet, still, and not making a sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'SILENT' to remember the meaning: Stillness, Intimacy, Library, Evening, Noteworthy, Tranquility.

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