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silent

/ˈsaɪlənt/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    marked by absence of sound

    a silent house

  2. adjective

    failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

    the witness remained silent

  3. adjective

    implied by or inferred from actions or statements

    gave silent consent

  4. adjective

    not made to sound

    the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'

  5. adjective

    having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility

    a silent dog whistle

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