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It is neither. The word silently is an adverb, the adverb form of the adjective silent.

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Is silent an adjective?

Yes, silent is an adjective. It is a form of the noun or verb silence.


Is silently an adverb or adjective?

Silently is an adverb. The adjective is silent.


Is silently a verb?

No, "silently" is an adverb, not a verb. It describes how something is done in a quiet or noiseless manner.


What Noun of silent?

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What is the adverb for silent?

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Is silently an adverb or verb?

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In the word she reads silently where is the subject and intransitive verb?

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What is an adverb in the sentence Many passengers stood silently as the elevator moved downward quickly?

In the given sentence, many (adjective), passengers (noun), stood (verb), as(conjunction), the (article), elevator (noun) and moved (verb) are not adverbs.It would seem easier to name the 3 adverbs:The adverb silently modifies the verb stood.The adverb downward modifies the verb moved.The adverb quickly modifies the verb moved. (it is a pair, rather than modifying the other adverb).


How do you use silently in a sentence?

"Silently" is an adverb and it almost always modifies a verb. "He tiptoed silently into the room." "She didn't speak, but her eyes silently followed him as he entered."


Is silently adverb?

Yes, it is an adverb. The related adjective is silent.


What part of speech is silently?

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