"silver" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈsɪl.və/ [UK], /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-silver.ogg [US] Forms: silver [singular], silvers [plural]
enPR: sĭl'vər [US] Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A metal with a near white colour and high value and the symbol Ag. Synonyms: Ag,
    Sense id: simple-silver-en-noun-niCNKwKj
  2. Silver is a shiny gray color.
    Sense id: simple-silver-en-noun-QwUUMCR1
  3. A coin made of silver.
    Sense id: simple-silver-en-noun-LDxY5x7b
  4. A utensil or piece of cutlery made with silver; silverware
    Sense id: simple-silver-en-noun-uVG~ZH-l
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          "text": "Her hair turned silver as she got older."
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          "text": "Jenny had three coppers and one silver."
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