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quiet vs still

still vs quiet

quiet and still both are nouns.

quiet and still both are adjectives.

quiet and still both are verbs.

quiet and still both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, quiet and still are synonyms defined as:
  • quiet and still: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Other synonyms of quiet include placid, smooth, tranquil, unruffled.
As nouns, still is a hyponym of quiet; that is, still is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than quiet:
  • quiet: the absence of sound
  • still: (poetic) tranquil silence
Other hyponyms of quiet include hush, stillness, speechlessness, quietness, soundlessness.
As verbs, quiet and still are synonyms defined as:
  • quiet and still: make calm or still
Other synonyms of quiet include calm, calm down, lull, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.
quiet (noun) still (noun)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Difference between quiet and still

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