沉默 — meaning in English

English meaning

• hush verb To become quiet, or to make someone or something quiet.
• silent adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.

Senses

沉默 is used for these senses in English:

• hush A silence, especially after some noise
• silent Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.

hush — full definition

1. verb To become quiet, or to make someone or something quiet.
2. noun A sudden silence, especially after noise.

silent — full definition

1. adjective Making no sound at all; completely quiet.
2. adjective Not speaking; saying nothing.
3. adjective Of a letter, written but not pronounced.
4. noun A film made without recorded sound or dialogue.

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