Definitions and Examples of mute, silent
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Unable to speak or make sounds; silent.
Example
The boy was born deaf and mute, so he learned sign language to communicate.
Not speaking or making noise; quiet.
Example
The library was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.
Key Differences: mute vs silent
- 1Mute describes a person who is unable to speak or make sounds, while silent describes a person who chooses not to speak or make noise.
- 2Mute is an absolute state, while silent can be relative and depend on the level of noise in the environment.
Effective Usage of mute, silent
- 1Describing People: Use mute and silent to describe people who are unable or unwilling to communicate verbally.
- 2Setting the Scene: Use silent to describe environments or situations that lack noise or sound.
- 3Expressing Empathy: Use these antonyms to show understanding and empathy towards people who have difficulty communicating.
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Remember this!
The antonyms mute and silent describe a lack of communication or the inability to express oneself verbally. Mute describes an absolute state of being unable to speak, while silent can be relative and depend on the level of noise in the environment. Use these words to describe people, set the scene, and express empathy towards those who have difficulty communicating.
