1. adjective /ˈsaɪlənt/
How silent is this town!
What was formerly performed by fleets and armies, by invasions, sieges, and battles, has been of late accomplished by more silent methods.
2. noun /ˈsaɪlənt/
a) That which is silent; a time of silence.
, The silent of the night. Shakespeare
b) A silent movie
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