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Word: Silver
Speech Type: Noun
Old English seolfor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zilver and German Silber
ˈsɪlvə
a precious shiny greyish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47.
Short Definition:precious shiny greyish-white metal
a shiny grey-white colour or appearance like that of silver
Short Definition:shiny grey-white colour or appearance like that of silver
Examples:- the dark hair was now highlighted with silver
silver dishes, containers, or cutlery
Short Definition:silver dishes or cutlery
Examples:- thieves stole £5,000 worth of silver
- the family silver
coins made from silver or from a metal that resembles silver
Short Definition:coins made from silver or from metal that resembles silver
Examples:- George dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out some small silver
- she won three silvers
Word: Silver
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈsɪlvə
made of or coloured like silver
Short Definition:of the colour of silver
Examples:- a silver necklace
- the car was silver
Word: Silver
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsɪlvə
coat or plate with silver
Short Definition:coat or plate with silver
Examples:- he admitted silvering the coins
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