silent
Translation
silent, quiet
Examples
The house was completely silent.
The house was completely silent.
He was a silent, thoughtful man.
He was a silent, thoughtful man.
You have the right to remain silent.
You have the right to remain silent.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) silent to be quiet. The house was completely silent.
((a)) silent ((noun)) a quiet (person/thing). He was a silent, thoughtful man.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quiet, noiseless, speechless; Antonyms: noisy, loud, talkative
Etymology
From Latin 'silens' (being silent), present participle of 'silere' (to be silent).
Memory Tips
The 't' at the end of 'silent' is like a closed mouth, making no sound.