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mire vs stand still

stand still vs mire

mire is a noun but stand still is not a noun.

mire and stand still both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mire Yes No Yes No
stand still No No Yes No
As verbs, stand still is a hypernym of mire; that is, stand still is a word with a broader meaning than mire:
  • mire: be unable to move further
  • stand still: remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
mire (noun) stand still (noun)
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
a difficulty or embarrassment that is hard to extricate yourself from
deep soft mud in water or slush
mire (verb) stand still (verb)
soil with mud, muck, or mire remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile
be unable to move further
cause to get stuck as if in a mire
entrap
Difference between mire and stand still

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