silence
/ˈsaɪləns/
si · lence
ˈsaɪ · ləns
English Definition
n. the absence of sound
Significado en Español
silencio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự im lặng, sự yên tĩnh
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “silence”:
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A
noise
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B
quiet
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C
clamor
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D
uproar
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B — quiet.
“silence” means n. the absence of sound
Common questions about “silence”
What does “silence” mean?
silence — n. the absence of sound. In Chinese: 沉默，寂静.
How do you pronounce “silence”?
silence is pronounced /ˈsaɪləns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: si · lence.
Is “silence” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. silence appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
