Silence: meaning, definitions and examples

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silence

[ ˈsaɪləns ]

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in a room

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Synonyms

hush, quiet, stillness

Examples of usage

The silence in the room was deafening.
They sat in silence, lost in their own thoughts.

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someone

Cause to become silent; prohibit or prevent from speaking.

Synonyms

hush, quieten, shut up

Examples of usage

The teacher silenced the students by raising his hand.
He silenced her with a stern look.

Translations

Translations of the word "silence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 silêncio

🇮🇳 चुप्पी

🇩🇪 Stille

🇮🇩 keheningan

🇺🇦 тиша

🇵🇱 cisza

🇯🇵 静寂 (せいじゃく)

🇫🇷 silence

🇪🇸 silencio

🇹🇷 sessizlik

🇰🇷 침묵 (침묵)

🇸🇦 صمت

🇨🇿 ticho

🇸🇰 ticho

🇨🇳 沉默 (chénmò)

🇸🇮 tišina

🇮🇸 þögn

🇰🇿 тыныштық

🇬🇪 სიჩუმე

🇦🇿 sükut

🇲🇽 silencio

Word origin

The word 'silence' originated from the Latin word 'silentium', which means 'a being silent'. The concept of silence has been valued in various cultures and religions throughout history. In many traditions, silence is associated with inner peace, meditation, and contemplation. Silence is also often used as a form of protest or resistance against oppression and injustice.