silver
//ˈsɪl.və//
Forms
- Plural
- silvers
- Comparative
- more silver
- Superlative
- most silver
Definitions
1.A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag.
2.Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.
3.Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.
4.Any items made from silver or any other white metal.
1.Made from another white metal.
2.Denoting the twenty-fifth anniversary, especially of a wedding.
- Mostly, these have been relationships of 10 or less years. However, one respondent has celebrated her silver wedding anniversary.
3.Made from silver.
4.Having a color like silver: a shiny gray.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2811
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
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Proto-Germanic *silubrą
Proto-West Germanic *silubr
Old English seolfor
Middle English silver
English silver