Silence ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Silence ( noun )

1. The state or quality of being quiet or making no noise.
2. A period of time during which no sound or very little sound is heard.
3. A refusal to speak or comment on a particular subject or in a particular situation.
4. The absence of any sound or noise.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin silentium, from silere "be quiet".

Examples:

1. The silence in the library was deafening.
2. The silence was broken by a loud sneeze.
3. The politician's silence on the issue raised suspicions.
4. She was met with a wall of silence when she asked about his whereabouts.
5. He enjoyed the silence of the countryside.

(As a verb)

Silence ( verb )

1. The state or quality of being quiet or making no noise.
2. A period of time during which no sound or very little sound is heard.
3. A refusal to speak or comment on a particular subject or in a particular situation.
4. The absence of any sound or noise.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, from latin silentium, from silere "be quiet".

Examples:

1. The silence in the library was deafening.
2. The silence was broken by a loud sneeze.
3. The politician's silence on the issue raised suspicions.
4. She was met with a wall of silence when she asked about his whereabouts.
5. He enjoyed the silence of the countryside.