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silver vs sterling silver

sterling silver vs silver

silver and sterling silver both are nouns.

silver is an adjective but sterling silver is not an adjective.

silver is a verb but sterling silver is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
silver Yes Yes Yes No
sterling silver Yes No No No
silver (noun) sterling silver (noun)
silverware eating utensils a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper
a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition
a light shade of grey
coins made of silver
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
silver (adjective) sterling silver (adjective)
of lustrous grey; covered with or tinged with the color of silver
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
having the white lustrous sheen of silver
made from or largely consisting of silver
silver (verb) sterling silver (verb)
make silver in color
turn silver
coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam
Difference between silver and sterling silver

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