silent

adjective

UK /ˈsaɪlənt/

1
a silent person or group of people does not talk, laugh, or make any noise
Everyone was totally silent as the president spoke.
a crowd of silent onlookers
Synonyms and related words
Silent and silence
silent
silence
quiet
1. 1a
  used about a person who does not usually talk to other people very much
  Fathers were expected to be strong and silent.
  a silent woman
  Synonyms and related words
  Using few words in speech or writing
  quiet
  silent
  brief
2. 1b
  refusing to provide information or to talk about something
  If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent (=you do not have to give information to the police).
  silent on:
  For the time being, I prefer to stay silent on the matter.
  silent about:
  Everyone was asked to keep silent about the new project.
  Synonyms and related words
  Silent and silence
  silent
  silence
  quiet
3. 1c
  a silent action or activity is done without talking or making any sounds
  silent reading
  He said a silent prayer.
  Synonyms and related words
  Silent and silence
  silent
  silence
  quiet
2
a silent place is very quiet
We hiked through a silent pine forest.
The house was silent except for the hum of the refrigerator.
Synonyms and related words
Silent and silence
silent
silence
quiet
3
if something such as a disease or problem is silent, there no noticeable signs that it exists
High blood pressure is a silent killer.
a silent infection
Synonyms and related words
Not clear to the senses
faint
invisible
subtle
4
a silent letter is a letter in a word that has no sound when you say the word but that must be used when the word is spelled or written
The ‘h’ in ‘herb’ is silent in American English.
Synonyms and related words
Terms in phonetics
affricate
alveolar
articulator

phrases

fall silent

the silent treatment

单词	silent
释义	silent adjective UK /ˈsaɪlənt/ Other entries for this word fall silent phrase silent film noun silent period noun silent auction noun silent partner noun the Silent Way noun the silent treatment phrase the silent majority noun silent films at talkie DEFINITIONS4 1 a silent person or group of people does not talk, laugh, or make any noise Everyone was totally silent as the president spoke. a crowd of silent onlookers Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 1a used about a person who does not usually talk to other people very much Fathers were expected to be strong and silent. a silent woman Synonyms and related words Using few words in speech or writing quiet silent brief 1b refusing to provide information or to talk about something If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent (=you do not have to give information to the police). silent on: For the time being, I prefer to stay silent on the matter. silent about: Everyone was asked to keep silent about the new project. Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 1c a silent action or activity is done without talking or making any sounds silent reading He said a silent prayer. Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 2 a silent place is very quiet We hiked through a silent pine forest. The house was silent except for the hum of the refrigerator. Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 3 if something such as a disease or problem is silent, there no noticeable signs that it exists High blood pressure is a silent killer. a silent infection Synonyms and related words Not clear to the senses faint invisible subtle 4 a silent letter is a letter in a word that has no sound when you say the word but that must be used when the word is spelled or written The ‘h’ in ‘herb’ is silent in American English. Synonyms and related words Terms in phonetics affricate alveolar articulator phrases fall silent the silent treatment silent adjective US /ˈsaɪlənt/ Other entries for this word fall silent phrase silent movie noun silent period noun silent auction noun silent partner noun the Silent Way noun the silent treatment phrase the silent majority noun silent movies at talkie DEFINITIONS4 1 a silent person or group of people does not talk, laugh, or make any noise Everyone was totally silent as the president spoke. a crowd of silent onlookers Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 1a used about a person who does not usually talk to other people very much Fathers were expected to be strong and silent. Synonyms and related words Using few words in speech or writing quiet silent brief 1b refusing to provide information or to talk about something If you are arrested, you have the right to remain silent (=you do not have to give information to the police). silent on: For the time being, I prefer to stay silent on the matter. silent about: Everyone was asked to keep silent about the new project. Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 1c a silent action or activity is done without talking or making any sounds He said a silent prayer. silent reading Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 2 a silent place is very quiet We hiked through a silent pine forest. The house was silent except for the hum of the refrigerator. Synonyms and related words Silent and silence silent silence quiet 3 if something such as a disease or problem is silent, there no noticeable signs that it exists High blood pressure is a silent killer. a silent infection Synonyms and related words Not clear to the senses faint invisible subtle 4 a silent letter is a letter in a word that has no sound when you say the word but that must be used when the word is spelled or written The “h” in “herb” is silent in American English. Synonyms and related words Terms in phonetics affricate alveolar articulator phrases fall silent the silent treatment
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