Silver: meaning, definitions and examples

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silver

 

[ หˆsษชlvษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Materials
Context #1 | Noun

precious metal

Silver is a precious metal that is often used in jewelry, coins, and tableware. It is known for its shiny appearance and is valued for its beauty and rarity.

Synonyms

metal, silverware, sterling silver

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful silver necklace to the party.
  • The antique shop had a collection of silver coins for sale.
Context #2 | Noun

color

Silver is a color that is shiny and metallic, resembling the metal. It is often associated with elegance, sophistication, and modernity.

Synonyms

gray, metallic, shiny

Examples of usage

  • The car was painted in a sleek silver color.
  • Her dress sparkled in the light, a beautiful shade of silver.
Context #3 | Verb

to cover with silver

To silver something means to cover it with a thin layer of silver, usually for decorative purposes. It can also refer to the process of coating something with a silver-colored substance.

Synonyms

coat, gild, plate

Examples of usage

  • The artist silvered the mirror frame to give it a luxurious look.
  • The trophy was silvered to make it shine under the lights.

Translations

Translations of the word "silver" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเค‚เคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Silber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ั–ะฑะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ srebro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Š€ (ใŽใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€ (eun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุถุฉ (fidda)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญbro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ striebro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ถ (yรญn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srebro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ silfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜ (vertskhli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plata

Etymology

The word 'silver' has its origins in Old English 'seolfor', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'silubra'. Silver has been used by humans for thousands of years, valued for its beauty and rarity. It has played a significant role in currency, trade, and decorative arts throughout history.

See also: silverfish, silverware.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,652, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.