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silent vs silence

silence vs silent

silent is not a noun while silence is a noun.

silent is an adjective but silence is not an adjective.

silent is not a verb while silence is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
silent No Yes No No
silence Yes No Yes No
silent (noun) silence (noun)
the absence of sound
a refusal to speak when expected
the trait of keeping things secret
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
silent (adjective) silence (adjective)
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
marked by absence of sound
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
not made to sound
expressed without speech
silent (verb) silence (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk
keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
Difference between silent and silence

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