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Silent

usgb/ˈsaɪlənt/Volume
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Complete QuietnessPlay
Used to emphasize total lack of sound, more intense than 'quiet'. SlideThe library was silent before finals.
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Expectation of NoisePlay
Often used where noise is expected but absent. SlideThe streets were silent during the curfew.