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silver; currency; silver-white
Meanings
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silver (chemical element)
A white precious metal with the highest electrical conductivity of any element.
This is a ring made of pure silver.
In ancient times, people often used silver to buy things.
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The chemical symbol for silver is Ag.
This alloy contains a large amount of silver and copper.
These earrings are silver-plated.
noun
relating to currency, banking, or finance
Often used in compound words related to money and banking institutions.
I need to go to the bank to deposit money.
Loans have become harder to get due to tight money in the market.
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This banknote can be exchanged anywhere in the country.
He worked in a bank for thirty years.
Our company needs to apply for a bank loan.
adjective
silver-white; silvery (in color)
Used to describe objects that have the shiny white color of silver.
There is a bolt of silvery lightning in the sky.
She is wearing a silver-gray coat today.
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The lake surface shimmers with silver light in the early morning.
This plaque has a red background with silver characters.
As he aged, his hair turned silvery white.
noun
a Chinese surname
Used as a family name.
I have a college classmate whose surname is Yin.
Mr. Yin, who are you looking for?
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In this village, most people have the surname Yin.
Dr. Yin is the best surgeon in this hospital.
Please fill in your name on the form, Ms. Yin.