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silver

//ˈsɪl.və//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Note for silver

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Forms

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural
silvers

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

Comparative
more silver
Superlative
most silver

Definitions

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

  1. 1.A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag.

  2. 2.Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.

  3. 3.Cutlery and other eating utensils, whether silver or made from some other white metal.

  4. 4.Any items made from silver or any other white metal.

Adjective

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

  1. 1.Made from another white metal.

  2. 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. 3.Made from silver.

  4. 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

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