silence vs condition

condition vs silence

silence and condition both are nouns.

silence and condition both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
silence	Yes	No	Yes	No
condition	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, condition is a hypernym of silence; that is, condition is a word with a broader meaning than silence:

silence: the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
condition: a state at a particular time

Other hypernyms of silence include status.

silence (noun)	condition (noun)
the absence of sound	information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
a refusal to speak when expected	the procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable's effect by comparison with a control condition
the trait of keeping things secret	an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)	(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
	a state at a particular time
	a mode of being or form of existence of a person or thing
	the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
	an illness, disease, or other medical problem

silence (verb)	condition (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk	apply conditioner to in order to make smooth and shiny
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure	put into a better state
	specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
	develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
	establish a conditioned response

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