B2noun 1K

Silence

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsaɪləns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsaɪləns/"]/

Meaning of Silence

a complete lack of noise or sound

In simple words: The absence of sound or noise.

Silence in a sentence

• After the loud concert, there was a beautiful silence that enveloped the room.
• In the middle of the chaos, a moment of silence can bring clarity and peace.
• The silence between them spoke volumes about their unspoken feelings.
• He decided to break the silence with a light-hearted joke.
• In silence, they reflected on the events of the past week.

How to use Silence

Use 'silence' when referring to a lack of noise. Appropriate in most contexts, but be cautious in formal situations where you might need to clarify its significance.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'silent' and 'silence' — without sound, you are silent.

Related words

Collocations with Silence

• lengthy
• long
• prolonged
• moment
• maintain
• break
• interrupt
• come over something
• descend
• fall
• in (the) silence
• two minutes’ silence
• three minutes’ silence
• lengthy
• long
• prolonged
• moment
• maintain
• break
• interrupt
• come over something
• descend
• fall
• in (the) silence
• two minutes’ silence
• three minutes’ silence
• deafening
• dignified
• deliberate
• keep
• maintain
• take as
• surround
• silence from
• a conspiracy of silence
• a wall of silence
• a vow of silence

Synonyms for Silence

• quiet

Opposites of Silence

• noise
• sound
• clamor

Common mistakes with Silence

• Confusing 'silence' with 'silently' - they have different grammatical uses.
• Using 'silence' as a verb incorrectly in informal contexts.
• Misunderstanding the emotional connotation of silence in social situations.

Frequently asked questions about Silence

What does Silence mean?

The absence of sound or noise.

What is the definition of Silence?

a complete lack of noise or sound

How do you use Silence in a sentence?

After the loud concert, there was a beautiful silence that enveloped the room.

Can you give another example of Silence?

In the middle of the chaos, a moment of silence can bring clarity and peace.

What are synonyms for Silence?

Common alternatives include quiet.

What is the opposite of Silence?

Opposite meanings include noise, sound, clamor.

What words go with Silence?

It commonly pairs with lengthy, long, prolonged, moment, maintain, break, interrupt, come over something, descend, fall, in (the) silence, two minutes’ silence, three minutes’ silence, lengthy, long, prolonged, moment, maintain, break, interrupt, come over something, descend, fall, in (the) silence, two minutes’ silence, three minutes’ silence, deafening, dignified, deliberate, keep, maintain, take as, surround, silence from, a conspiracy of silence, a wall of silence, a vow of silence.

What are common mistakes when using Silence?

Confusing 'silence' with 'silently' - they have different grammatical uses. Using 'silence' as a verb incorrectly in informal contexts. Misunderstanding the emotional connotation of silence in social situations.

How do you pronounce Silence?

US: /["/ˈsaɪləns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsaɪləns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Silence?

Use 'silence' when referring to a lack of noise. Appropriate in most contexts, but be cautious in formal situations where you might need to clarify its significance.

What CEFR level is Silence?

"Silence" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.