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mute

adjective

Find the meaning of the word mute, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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Not making any sound; silent or without voice.

Example Sentence

She hit the mute button on the video call so nobody could hear the background noise.

Usage Note

Use 'mute' to describe something that makes no sound, like a muted TV, a silent classroom, or when asking someone to stop speaking.