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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Example Sentence
There was complete silence in the room.
房间里一片寂静。
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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
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A deep ______ filled the whole room as everyone waited for the news.
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A
noise
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B
chatter
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C
silence
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D
uproar
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C — silence.
“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.
How do you use “silence” in a sentence?
There was complete silence in the room. (房间里一片寂静。)
What are synonyms for “silence”?
quiet, stillness, hush — all close in meaning to silence (n. the absence of sound).
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.
