Silver (Noun)
Meaning 1
A soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography.
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Meaning 2
A trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
Silverware eating utensils.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A light shade of grey.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 5
Coins made of silver.
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The silver dollar was a popular coin among collectors due to its high silver content.
- Many countries used to mint coins made entirely of silver, but now they are mostly made of base metals.
- The old silver coins in my grandfather's collection were worth a small fortune.
- The government stopped producing silver coins in the 1960s due to the rising cost of the metal.
- Some investors buy silver coins as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.