ˈsɪləns

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being quiet or not making a sound.

“The audience sat in silence as the play ended.”

2. noun

A period of time during which no one speaks.

“There was a silence of several minutes after the news was announced.”

3. noun

A lack of sound or noise, especially in a place where there should be some.

“The silence of the forest was eerie at night.”

4. verb

To stop someone from speaking or making a sound.

“She silenced the alarm clock with a pillow.”

5. verb

To make someone or something quiet or still.

“The librarian tried to silence the noisy children.”

6. verb

To stop or suppress the sound of something.

“The sound of the waterfall was silenced by the construction work.”