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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was silent" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to describe a state of quietness or lack of sound. Example: The library was silent, except for the soft rustling of pages as people turned them.
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was silent
adjective
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
synonyms
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The world was silent.
Cecilia was silent.
Dawood was silent again.
Ilya was silent.
He was silent.
His father was silent.
She was silent again.
Mr. Assad was silent.
Similar(3)
Be silent.
But Russia is silent.
Otherwise, he is silent.
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