silence
Translation
silence, quiet
Examples
A deep silence fell over the room.
A deep silence fell over the room.
Her silence on the matter was strange.
Her silence on the matter was strange.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) silence a complete absence of sound. A deep silence fell over the room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quiet, stillness; Antonyms: noise, sound
Etymology
From Latin 'silentium' (stillness), from 'silere' (to be silent).
Memory Tips
Picture a library with a sign that says 'SILENCE'. It represents the complete absence of sound.