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silences

silences is the plural of silence.

silences is the third-person singular simple present indicative of silence.

Meaning of silence

Noun

silence (usually uncountable, plural silences)

  1. (usually) The absence of any sound.
    • When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening.
  2. (usually) The act of refraining from speaking.
    • "You have the right to silence," said the police officer.
  3. (usually) Refraining from speaking, for purposes of prayer or meditation; especially, a form of worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers) during meetings.
    • During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person.

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Phrases with silences

Questions about silences

What is silences the plural of?
Silences is the plural of silence.

Words near silences in the dictionary

  1. silence is violence
  2. silenceable
  3. silenced
  4. silencer
  5. silencers
  6. silences
  7. silencing
  8. silencings
  9. silency
  10. silene
  11. sileneoside

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