Difference between Silent and Inaudible

What is the difference between Silent and Inaudible?

Silent as an adjective is free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. while Inaudible as an adjective is not able to be heard or not loud enough to be heard.

Silent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative. Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent. Parnell. Sir W. Raleigh. (pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, "e is silent in fable." Having no effect; not operating; inefficient. Without audio capability.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which is silent; a time of silence. A silent movie

Example sentence: It's a victory when the weapons fall silent and people speak up.

Inaudible

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not able to be heard or not loud enough to be heard.

We hope you now know whether to use Silent or Inaudible in your sentence.

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