Silent ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Silent ( adjective )

1. Making no sound.
2. Not speaking or making any noise.
3. Not giving any information or not making any statement.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, or from latin silent- "being silent", from the verb silere.

Examples:

1. The room was silent.
2. He was silent for a moment.
3. She remained silent about her plans.
4. The forest was silent except for the birds singing.
5. He was silent on the matter and refused to comment.

(As a verb)

Silent ( verb )

1. Making no sound.
2. Not speaking or making any noise.
3. Not giving any information or not making any statement.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french, or from latin silent- "being silent", from the verb silere.

Examples:

1. The room was silent.
2. He was silent for a moment.
3. She remained silent about her plans.
4. The forest was silent except for the birds singing.
5. He was silent on the matter and refused to comment.