become silent

Frequency: 7.040.1 per million words

To transition into a state of silence.

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Examples (10)

  • The audience suddenly became silent as the lights dimmed.
  • As the news spread, the usually boisterous room became silent.
  • He became silent when asked about his past.
  • The child became silent and withdrawn after the incident.
  • After the shocking announcement, the entire assembly became silent.
  • She became silent during the tense negotiation.
  • The forest became silent as dusk approached.
  • Upon hearing the verdict, the defendant became silent.
  • The music stopped, and the hall became silent.
  • He became silent when he realized he had been caught.