noun#2,912 by frequency
silence
/ˈsaɪlən(t)s/
The absence of any sound; The act of refraining from speaking
- plural
- silences
Meanings
- 1
The absence of any sound
Mary is maintaining her silence.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
Silence is also an answer.
Tatoeba · araneo · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
The act of refraining from speaking
- 3
Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetingsrare