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Without noise or sound
“She moved silently across the floor and peered through the window.”
Without speech or voice
“She said nothing, merely watched silently, in shock, as he lifted a candle, placed it in the water, and gently nudged it in her direction.”
Implicitly, without the use of words
“Yulia and I glance at each other, and silently agree that today is a day for treats.”
In a motionless manner
“The wind was silent, and the cool breeze swept her hair back.”
(pronunciation) Adverb for not pronounced or sounded
“The letter k is silent in various words where the letter n follows it, like, knock, knickers, and knuckle.”
Adverb for unseen or hidden away
“There are many questions directed at him on the whereabouts of his silent partner.”
Adverb for having no effect or not in operation
“I believe the device is beyond repair since it has been silent for a while now.”
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