Translation
silence
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Word origin
From Latin silentium, from silere, to be silent.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- silere
- English cognates
- silent
Grammar
Examples
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We held a minute of silence for the victims.
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She asked for silence in the classroom.
grito.
The silence of the night was broken by a scream.
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silêncio: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 1: Words 701-710.