SILENT — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
silent
Unable to speak because of hereditary deafness.
Having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility.
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- A silent dog whistle.
Not made to sound.
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- The silent 'h' at the beginning of 'honor'.
- In French certain letters are often unsounded.
Failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to.
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- The witness remained silent.
Indicated by necessary connotation though not expressed directly.
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- Gave silent consent.
- A tacit agreement.
- The understood provisos of a custody agreement.
Marked by absence of sound.
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- A silent house.
- Soundless footsteps on the grass.
- The night was still.
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