silver

noun (silver — uncountable); adjective (silver); verb (silver — rare)

«silver» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Silver is a shiny, grey-white precious metal used for jewellery, coins and cutlery. tree →
Silver is the shiny grey-white colour. tree →
Silver means second place: a silver medal. tree →
«Silver» is also things made of silver, like knives, forks and spoons. tree →

In the lessons

In science silver is a metal element that conducts electricity very well. In sport, silver is the medal for second place. In everyday life children see silver jewellery and «silverware». Phrases: «silver medal», «silver lining», «born with a silver spoon in your mouth», «silver wedding».

Examples

She won a silver medal in the race. tree →
Grandma's ring is made of silver. tree →
The fish had silver scales. tree →
Every cloud has a silver lining. tree →
Silver conducts electricity very well. tree →
The full moon looked silver over the sea. tree →
Please polish the silver for the party. tree →
Well, they began taking gold and silver. tree →

Note

Uncountable as a metal: «some silver», not «a silver». Order of medals: gold (1st), silver (2nd), bronze (3rd). A «silver wedding» is 25 years of marriage. The chemical symbol is Ag.

In Jewish tradition

Silver is a precious metal used as money and for sacred objects, such as the Tabernacle's sockets, trumpets and hooks.

Interpretation. Tradition notes that each Israelite gave a half-shekel of silver for the Tabernacle, a gift that made everyone equal in its building.

Examples

And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. (Torah GEN.13.2, JPS 1917) tree →
to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, (Torah EXO.31.4, JPS 1917) tree →
And to devise skilful works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, (Torah EXO.35.32, JPS 1917) tree →
Thy silver is become dross, thy wine mixed with water. (Prophets ISA.1.22, JPS 1917) tree →
And the Almighty be thy treasure, and precious silver unto thee; (Writings JOB.22.25, JPS 1917) tree →
Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. (Writings PSA.115.4, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Uncountable as a metal: «some silver», not «a silver». Order of medals: gold (1st), silver (2nd), bronze (3rd). A «silver wedding» is 25 years of marriage. The chemical symbol is Ag.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «silver» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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Trees and pragmatics of «silver» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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