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bog down vs stand still

stand still vs bog down

bog down and stand still both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bog down No No Yes No
stand still No No Yes No
As verbs, stand still is a hypernym of bog down; that is, stand still is a word with a broader meaning than bog down:
  • bog down: be unable to move further
  • stand still: remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
bog down (verb) stand still (verb)
cause to slow down or get stuck remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
get stuck while doing something
be unable to move further
cause to get stuck as if in a mire
Difference between bog down and stand still

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