silver

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

ruОписывает что-либо имеющее цвет или вид серебра, или метафорически обозначающее второе место.esDescribe algo que tiene el color o la apariencia de la plata, o que metafóricamente denota el segundo lugar en una competición.frQualifie ce qui a la couleur ou l'aspect de l'argent, ou désigne métaphoriquement la deuxième place ou ce qui est brillant et précieux.deBeschreibt etwas, das die Farbe oder das Aussehen von Silber hat, oder metaphorisch den zweiten Platz.ptDescreve algo que tem a cor ou o aspecto da prata, ou que metaforicamente indica o segundo lugar.zh表示具有银的颜色或外观，或比喻第二名。arصفة تصف شيئًا له لون الفضة أو مظهرها، أو تُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على المركز الثاني.

1. Color resembling silver A2 formal

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

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

   ruСеребристыйescolor plateadofrargentédeSilbrigptPrateadozh银色的arفضي

   Синонимы: argentargentinesilverishsilvernsilvery

2. Made of silver A2 formal

   Composed of or covered with the metal silver.

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

   ruСеребряныйesHecho de platafren argentdeSilbernptDe pratazh银制的arفضي

   Синонимы: silvernsilvery

3. Second place B1 informal

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

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

   ruСереброesSegundo puestofrDeuxième placedeZweiter PlatzptPratazh银牌arالفضية

   Синонимы: runner-upsecond-best

   Антонимы: firstgold

4. Silver anniversary B2 formal

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

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

   ruСеребряная годовщинаesde plata (aniversario)frde vingt-cinquième anniversairedeSilberhochzeitptBodas de pratazh银婚纪念arاليوبيل الفضي

• more silver comparative form
• most silver superlative form

неисчисляемое

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее драгоценный металлический элемент с атомным номером 47, известный своим блестящим белым цветом, ковкостью и использованием в ювелирных изделиях, монетах и промышленности.esSustantivo que designa un elemento metálico precioso con número atómico 47, conocido por su brillante color blanco, maleabilidad y uso en joyería, monedas e industria. También se refiere al color plateado o a objetos hechos de este metal.frMétal précieux, élément chimique de numéro atomique 47, connu pour sa couleur blanche brillante, sa malléabilité et son usage en joaillerie, dans les pièces de monnaie et dans l'industrie.deChemisches Element mit dem Symbol Ag und der Atomnummer 47, ein glänzendes, weißes Edelmetall, das für Schmuck, Münzen und industrielle Anwendungen verwendet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa um metal precioso de elemento químico de número atômico 47, conhecido por sua cor branca brilhante, maleabilidade e uso em joias, moedas e indústria.zh一种贵金属元素，原子序数为47，具有闪亮的白色光泽、良好的延展性和导电性，常用于珠宝、硬币和工业。arمعدن 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.

1. Precious metal A1 formal

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

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

   ruДрагоценный металлesPlata (metal precioso)frArgent (métal précieux)deEdelmetallptMetal preciosozh贵金属arمعدن ثمين

   Синонимы: argent

2. Silverware or cutlery B1 formal

   Eating utensils made of silver or silver-plated metal.

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

   ruСеребряная посудаesCubertería de platafrargenterie (couverts)deSilberbesteckptPratariazh银器arأدوات المائدة الفضية

   Синонимы: cutleryflatwaresilverwaretableware

3. Second place A2 informal

   A silver medal awarded for second place in a competition.

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

   ruВторое местоesMedalla de platafrMédaille d'argentdeZweiter PlatzptSegundo lugarzh第二名arالمركز الثاني

   Синонимы: silver medal

   Антонимы: bronzegold

• silvers plural form
• silvers' possessive plural form
• silver's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, обозначающий покрытие или нанесение серебра на что-либо, или придание серебристого вида или качества.esVerbo que significa cubrir o recubrir algo con plata, o darle a algo un aspecto o cualidad plateada, como un color o brillo similar al de la plata.frVerbe désignant le fait de recouvrir ou d'appliquer de l'argent sur quelque chose, ou de donner un aspect ou une qualité argentée.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Silber zu überziehen oder ihm ein silbernes Aussehen oder eine silberne Qualität zu verleihen.ptVerbo que significa cobrir ou revestir algo com prata, ou dar aparência ou qualidade prateada.zh动词，指在某物表面覆盖或镀上一层银，或使某物呈现银色外观。arفعل يدل على تغطية شيء بالفضة أو طلائه بها، أو منحه لونًا أو مظهرًا فضيًا أو صفة فضية.

1. Apply silver coating C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПосеребритьesplatearfrargenterdeVersilbernptPratearzh镀银arطلى بالفضة

   Синонимы: coatelectroplateoverlayplatesilver-plate

2. Turn silver (hair) C1 formal

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

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

   ruПокрываться сединойesVolverse plateado (el cabello)frArgentédeErgrauenptEmbranquecer os cabeloszh变成银白色arيشيخ شعره

   Синонимы: graygrizzlewhiten

• silvered past participle
• silvered past simple
• silvering present participle
• silvers third person singular