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Silver Made Noun ˈsɪlvə(R ˈsɪlvər Ring/Chain Solid Mine

Word3 silver
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈsɪlvə(r)/ /ˈsɪlvər/
Example
  • a silver ring/chain
  • made of solid silver
  • a silver mine
  • there was a streak of silver in her hair.
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silver

(noun)/ˈsɪlvə(r)/ /ˈsɪlvər/
  1. a chemical element. Silver is a shiny, grey-white precious metal used for making coins, jewellery, beautiful objects, etc.
    • SEE ALSO sterling silver
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/sterling-silver
    • a silver ring/chain
    • made of solid silver
    • a silver mine

    Extra Examples

    • Silver is extracted from ore.
    • a gemstone set in silver
    • a knife with a polished silver casing
  2. a shiny grey-white colour
    • SEE ALSO silvery
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/silvery
    • There was a streak of silver in her hair.
    • the shimmering silver of the moon
  3. dishes, beautiful objects, etc. that are made of silver
    • Thieves stole £5 000 worth of silver.
    • They've had to sell the family silver to pay the bills.
  4. coins that are made of silver or a metal that looks like silver
    • I need £2 in silver for the parking meter.
  5. a medal that is given to the person or the team that wins the second prize in a race or competition
    • She won silver in last year's championships.
    • The team won two silvers and a bronze.

    Extra Examples

    • Her run was enough to secure silver for the team.
    • She got a silver in the long jump.
    • She managed to snatch the silver from the defending champion.
  6. having rich parents
  7. to give somebody money so that they will do you a favour, especially tell your fortune
  8. every sad or difficult situation has a positive side
  9. if you are given something on a silver platter, you do not have to do much to get it
    • These rich kids expect to have it all handed to them on a silver platter.

    Word Origin

    • Old English seolfor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zilver and German Silber.
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