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silence

/ˈsaɪləns/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does silence mean?

noun, verb

The state or fact of being completely quiet, or the omission of sound. To refrain from speaking or making noise.

Example

"The audience was filled with silence as the actor took the stage."

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