Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sterling silver | Yes | No | No | No |
silver | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
sterling silver (noun) | silver (noun) |
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a silver alloy with no more than 7.5% copper | silverware eating utensils |
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 |
sterling silver (adjective) | silver (adjective) |
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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 |
sterling silver (verb) | silver (verb) |
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make silver in color | |
turn silver | |
coat with a layer of silver or a silver amalgam |