silent — making no sound; not speaking or making noise
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making no sound; not speaking or making noise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪlənt/
Korean meaning: 소리를 내지 않는, 조용한, 침묵하는
Korean pronunciation: 사이-런트 (강세: 사이)
Example Sentences
- My phone was on silent mode during the meeting, but it still vibrated like a mini earthquake.
- The teacher gave him the silent treatment after he fell asleep in class.
- She remained silent when asked about her secret chocolate stash.
silent
ADJECTIVE//ˈsaɪlənt//
making no sound; not speaking or making noise
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Stay silent when the client turns violent.
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Origin
라틴어 'silere(조용히 하다)'에서 유래되어, 중세 프랑스어를 거쳐 영어로 전해졌습니다. 고대 로마 시대부터 '침묵'의 개념을 나타내는 단어였죠.
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“My phone was on silent mode during the meeting, but it still vibrated like a mini earthquake.”
“The teacher gave him the silent treatment after he fell asleep in class.”
“She remained silent when asked about her secret chocolate stash.”
“The forest was eerily silent before the storm hit.”
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