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Moderatesilence
The correct spelling is silence.
How to pronounce silence
/ˈsaɪ.ləns/
nounIPA: /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Say it like: Sil-ens-e
The correct spelling is silence. The absence of any sound. For example: "When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."
Usage Examples
“When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.”
“"You have the right to silence," said the police officer.”
“During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The absence of any sound.
- 2.The act of refraining from speaking.
- 3.Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.
verb
- 1.To make (someone or something) silent.
- 2.To repress the expression of something.
- 3.To suppress criticism, etc.
- 4.To block gene expression.
- 5.Murder
interjection
- 1.Be silent.
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