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Is the word silence an example of onomatopoeia?

No, "silence" is not an example of onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it is named. Examples include:

* Bang

* Meow

* Buzz

Silence is the absence of sound, so it cannot be a sound itself.

While "silence" itself isn't onomatopoeia, you could use other words to describe the *feeling* of silence, which might be considered onomatopoeic. For example:

* Hush

* Shhhh

* Quiet

These words create an association with the feeling of silence, though they aren't directly replicating the sound itself.

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