Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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quiet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
still | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
quiet (noun) | still (noun) |
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a disposition free from stress or emotion | an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed |
the absence of sound | a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) |
a period of calm weather | a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation |
an untroubled state; free from disturbances | (poetic) tranquil silence |
quiet (adjective) | still (adjective) |
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free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound | not sparkling |
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity | used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion |
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots | (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves |
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | marked by absence of sound |
in a softened tone | not in physical motion |
not showy or obtrusive | free from noticeable current |
quiet (verb) | still (verb) |
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make calm or still | cause to be quiet or not talk |
become quiet or quieter | make motionless |
make calm or still | |
lessen the intensity of or calm |
quiet (adverb) | still (adverb) |
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with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons |
with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation | |
without moving or making a sound | |
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) |