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Moderatesilent
The correct spelling is silent.
How to pronounce silent
/ˈsaɪlənt/
nounIPA: /ˈsaɪlənt/
Say it like: Sil-ent
The correct spelling is silent. That which is silent; a time of silence. For example: "The wind is silent."
Usage Examples
“The wind is silent.”
“Silent letters can make some words difficult to spell.”
“My phone was on silent.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.That which is silent; a time of silence.
- 2.A silent movie
adjective
- 1.Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
- 2.Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
- 3.Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed.
- 4.(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.
- 5.Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.
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