silver

• صفة تصف شيئًا له لون الفضة أو مظهرها، أو تُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على المركز الثاني.

Describes something having the color or appearance of silver, or metaphorically referring to a second-place achievement.

1. Color resembling silverA2formal

   Having a shiny, metallic gray-white color like silver.

   فضي

   • The silver car gleamed in the sunlight.
   • She has beautiful silver hair.
   • The moon cast a silver light over the lake.

   المرادفاتargentargentinesilverishsilvernsilvery

2. Made of silverA2formal

   Composed of or covered with the metal silver.

   فضي

   • He wore a silver watch on his wrist.
   • The silver spoon was an antique.
   • They served dinner on silver plates.

   المرادفاتsilvernsilvery

3. Second placeB1informal

   Referring to the second position in a competition, often associated with a silver medal.

   الفضية

   • She won the silver medal in swimming.
   • The team took silver in the national championships.
   • His silver performance earned him praise.

   المرادفاتrunner-upsecond-best

   الأضدادfirstgold

4. Silver anniversaryB2formal

   Relating to the 25th anniversary, traditionally celebrated with silver.

   اليوبيل الفضي

   • They celebrated their silver wedding anniversary.
   • The silver jubilee marked 25 years of service.
   • It was their silver anniversary party.

• معدن ثمين أبيض لامع، عنصره الكيميائي هو الفضة ورمزه Ag وعدده الذري 47، يُستخدم في الحلي والعملات والصناعة. ويُطلق أيضاً على الأشياء المصنوعة من هذا المعدن كالأواني والقطع النقدية.

A noun referring to a precious metallic element with atomic number 47, known for its lustrous white color, malleability, and use in jewelry, coins, and industry.

غير معدود

1. A1formal

   A shiny white precious metal used for making coins, jewelry, and ornaments.

   معدن ثمين

   • The ring is made of pure silver.
   • Silver is more affordable than gold.
   • They invested in silver bars.

   المرادفاتargent

2. Silverware or cutleryB1formal

   Eating utensils made of silver or silver-plated metal.

   أدوات المائدة الفضية

   • Polish the silver before the dinner party.
   • The antique silver was passed down through generations.
   • She set the table with fine silver.

   المرادفاتcutleryflatwaresilverwaretableware

3. A2informal

   A silver medal awarded for second place in a competition.

   المركز الثاني

   • She won silver in the 100m race.
   • The team took silver at the Olympics.
   • Winning silver is still an achievement.

   المرادفاتsilver medal

   الأضدادbronzegold

• فعل يدل على تغطية شيء بالفضة أو طلائه بها، أو منحه لونًا أو مظهرًا فضيًا أو صفة فضية.

A verb used to coat or cover something with silver, or to give a silver-like appearance or quality.

1. Apply silver coatingC1formal

   To coat or cover something with silver or a silver-like substance.

   طلى بالفضة

   • The craftsman silvers the mirror's backing for a reflective finish.
   • They silvered the glass to create a decorative panel.
   • The antique frame was silversed to restore its original look.

   المرادفاتcoatelectroplateoverlayplatesilver-plate

2. Turn silver (hair)C1formal

   To become or cause to become silver in color, especially hair due to age.

   يشيخ شعره

   • Her hair began to silver gracefully in her forties.
   • Time silvers the hair of the wise.
   • His temples had silversed with years of experience.

   المرادفاتgraygrizzlewhiten