English Dictionary
Definition silence in British English
silence
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈsaɪləns/
Example
When I answered the phone there was dead silence (=no sound at all).
2
the refusal to talk about something or to provide information
Example
She maintained an angry silence.
Example
Her silence on the subject has been interpreted as a sign of guilt.
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