[ˈsɪlvə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a precious shiny greyish-white metal, the chemical element of atomic number 47

- a shiny grey-white colour or appearance like that of silver
(e.g: the dark hair was now highlighted with silver)

- silver dishes, containers, or cutlery
(e.g: thieves stole £5,000 worth of silver)

- coins made from silver or from a metal that resembles silver
(e.g: George dipped his hand into his pocket and brought out some small silver)



Phrases:
- every cloud has a silver lining
- the silver screen

Origin:
Old English seolfor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zilver and German Silber

[ˈsɪlvə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- made of or coloured like silver
(e.g: a silver necklace)


Phrases:
- every cloud has a silver lining
- the silver screen

Origin:
Old English seolfor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zilver and German Silber

[ˈsɪlvə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- coat or plate with silver
(e.g: he admitted silvering the coins)


Phrases:
- every cloud has a silver lining
- the silver screen

Origin:
Old English seolfor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zilver and German Silber