silver noun
1 metal
ADJ. pure, solid | sterling
VERB + SILVER extract, mine Silver is extracted from silver ore. | set sth in a gemstone set in silver
SILVER + NOUN ore | bar, ingot, plate | mine
2 (also the silver) objects made of silver
ADJ. family He was forced to sell the family silver to pay for the repairs to the house.
VERB + SILVER polish
3 (also silver medal) in sports
ADJ. Olympic
VERB + SILVER get, take, win She got a silver in the long jump. He took the silver this year.
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