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silently

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsaɪləntli/

silently means: Without making any sound or saying anything.

adverb

WITHOUT SOUNDB1

Without making any sound or saying anything.

  • She sat silently beside me.
  • We walked silently through the sleeping house.
  • He nodded silently when I asked for help.

Similar words: quietly, noiselessly

Opposites: noisily, aloud

Common phrases: sit silently, read silently, silently agree

Questions about silently

What does silently mean?

Without making any sound or saying anything.

What is silently in other languages?

Türkçe: sessizce · Español: silenciosamente · Français: silencieusement · Deutsch: lautlos · Italiano: silenziosamente · 日本語: 音を立てずに

How do you pronounce silently?

It is pronounced /ˈsaɪləntli/.

How do you use silently in a sentence?

She sat silently beside me. We walked silently through the sleeping house.

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