si
the syllable used for the seventh tone of a scale and sometimes for the tone B.
Origin of si
1Other definitions for Si (2 of 4)
silicon.
Other definitions for SI (3 of 4)
Other definitions for S.I. (4 of 4)
Sandwich Islands.
Staten Island.
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How to use si in a sentence
And here's a perfectly beautiful one D-i-o-n-y-s-i-u-s Carpenter.
Tabitha at Ivy Hall | Ruth Alberta Brown"Silence, s-i-l-e-n-c-e," gravely spelled Susie, while the whole meeting-house rang with the applause that greeted her.
Winter Fun | William O. StoddardThe seed of the s-i grass is also used for the same purpose, and is said to be a prophylactic against stomach troubles.
The Manbos of Mindano | John M. Garvan“T-h-e f-i-n-e-s-t s-i-l-k r-a-g-s,” he expostulated 95 again holding two fingers under the nose of Rags Habakuk.
Rootabaga Stories | Carl SandburgMr. S.-I think a lady should not write verses till she is past receiving them.
The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay, Vol. 1 (of 3) | Fanny Burney
British Dictionary definitions for si (1 of 5)
/ (siː) /
music a variant of te
British Dictionary definitions for si (2 of 5)
Slovenia
British Dictionary definitions for Si (3 of 5)
Si Kiang
/ (ʃiː) /
a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for the Xi
British Dictionary definitions for Si (4 of 5)
silicon
British Dictionary definitions for SI (5 of 5)
Système International (d'Unités): See SI unit
NZ South Island
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Scientific definitions for Si
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