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silent as a grave

silent as a grave adjective: extremely quiet.

Adjective

silent as a grave (not comparable)

  1. (simile) Extremely quiet

Questions about silent as a grave

What does silent as a grave mean?
Silent as a grave means extremely quiet.
What part of speech is silent as a grave?
Silent as a grave is an adjective.

Words near silent as a grave in the dictionary

  1. silent
  2. silent agitator
  3. silent agitators
  4. silent alarm
  5. silent alarms
  6. silent as a grave
  7. silent as the grave
  8. silent as the tomb
  9. silent auction
  10. silent auctions
  11. silent barter

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