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SILENTLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does silently mean?

• SILENTLY (adverb)
The adverb SILENTLY has 1 sense:

1. without speaking

Familiarity information: SILENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SILENTLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Without speaking

Synonyms:

mutely; silently; taciturnly; wordlessly

Context example:

he sat mutely next to her

Pertainym:

silent (failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to)

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