silence
gb/sˈaɪləns/ us/sˈaɪləns/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1700
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
state
1
Complete lack of sound
When there is no sound at all.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
in [silence]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'silence' (total absence of sound) with 'quiet' (low level of sound).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
quiet (Suggests low noise rather than total absence of sound.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
noise (Refers to unwanted or loud sounds, opposite of silence.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
complete silence
|dead silence
|break the silence
|moment of silence
|absolute silence
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|environment
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The silence in the empty house was unsettling.
- After the explosion, there was a moment of complete silence.
- We sat in silence, listening to the birds outside.
- The forest was filled with an eerie silence.
- She enjoyed the early morning silence before the city woke up.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The room was in silence.
- We walked in silence.
- There was silence after the song.
- He sat in silence.
- The park was full of silence.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
state
2
Not speaking or responding
When someone does not speak or answer.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone]'s silence on [topic]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may try to use 'silence' as a verb here without proper form, e.g., 'He silenced' instead of 'He stayed silent'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
reticence (More formal term for reluctance to speak.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
speech (Refers to verbal expression, opposite of not speaking.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
maintain silence
|prolonged silence
|his silence on the matter
|silence from the audience
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- His silence during the meeting was unusual.
- The politician's silence on the issue raised questions.
- She met his accusations with complete silence.
- There was a long silence before he answered.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He kept silence in class.
- Her silence made me worried.
- There was silence after my question.
- He answered my smile with silence.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
3
Cause to stop making noise
To make someone or something be quiet.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to silence [someone/something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse with 'mute' in technology contexts; 'mute' is more specific to audio devices.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
quieten (Less common in American English; softer implication.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
amplify (Increase volume or sound, opposite of silencing.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
silence the crowd
|silence the alarm
|silence critics
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|control
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The teacher silenced the noisy class with one look.
- He silenced the alarm by pressing a button.
- The government tried to silence its critics.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She silenced the baby with milk.
- I silenced my phone before the movie.
- He silenced the dog with a treat.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
4
Stop someone from speaking out
To stop someone from saying what they think.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to silence [opposition/critics/dissent]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may mistake this for only physical quieting, but it is about stopping expression too.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
suppress (Broader meaning including stopping actions, not just speech.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
encourage (Promote free expression, opposite of silencing speech.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
silence dissent
|silence opponents
கருப்பொருள்கள்
politics
|communication
|law
உதாரணங்கள்
- The regime tried to silence journalists who reported on corruption.
- They used threats to silence witnesses.
- The company attempted to silence complaints from workers.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The police silenced the protest.
- They silenced the reporter.
- He tried to silence her opinion.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
silence
IPA
GB/sˈaɪləns/
US/sˈaɪləns/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
si - lence (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (si)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: silence
- Plural: silence, silences
Verb
- Base: silence
- 3rd Person Singular: silences
- Present Participle: silencing
- Past: silenced
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
break the silence
1/bɹˈeɪk ðə sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
Speak after quietness
To say something after a time when no one was speaking or when it was very quiet.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She broke the silence with a laugh.
- No one wanted to break the silence.
dead silence
1/dˈɛd sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
Total quietness with no sound at all
A situation when there is no sound at all.
உதாரணங்கள்
- There was dead silence after his comment.
- The room fell into dead silence.
keep silent
1/kˈip sˈaɪlənt/
fixed phrase
Not say anything
To not say anything about something.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She decided to keep silent during the argument.
- He kept silent about the surprise party.
moment of silence
1/mˈoʊmənt əv sˈaɪləns/
fixed phrase
Short quiet time for respect or remembrance
A short time when people are quiet to show respect for someone who has died or for an important event.
உதாரணங்கள்
- We observed a moment of silence for the victims.
- The ceremony began with a moment of silence.
silence is golden
1/sˈaɪləns ˈɪz ɡˈoʊldən/
idiom
Sometimes it's best not to talk
It is often better to say nothing than to speak.
உதாரணங்கள்
- I wanted to argue, but remembered that silence is golden.
- When emotions run high, silence is golden.
- In some situations, silence is golden.
- He wanted to argue, but remembered that silence is golden.