Meaning & Definition of Silence in English
English⟶
Silence
/saɪləns/
noun
1. The state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
- "There was a shocked silence"
- "He gestured for silence"
synonym:
- silence
2. The absence of sound
- "He needed silence in order to sleep"
- "The street was quiet"
synonym:
- silence,
- quiet
3. A refusal to speak when expected
- "His silence about my contribution was surprising"
synonym:
- muteness,
- silence
4. The trait of keeping things secret
synonym:
- secrecy,
- secretiveness,
- silence
verb
1. Cause to be quiet or not talk
- "Please silence the children in the church!"
synonym:
- hush,
- quieten,
- silence,
- still,
- shut up,
- hush up
2. Keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
- "All dissenters were silenced when the dictator assumed power"
synonym:
- silence
Examples of using
Suddenly, the silence was broken by a loud explosion.
After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music.
The silence of the library provided the perfect environment for studying.