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quieten vs still

still vs quieten

quieten is not a noun while still is a noun.

quieten is not an adjective while still is an adjective.

quieten and still both are verbs.

quieten is not an adverb while still is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quieten No No Yes No
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, quieten and still are synonyms defined as:
  • quieten and still: cause to be quiet or not talk
Other synonyms of quieten include hush, hush up, shut up, silence.
As verbs, quieten and still are synonyms defined as:
  • quieten and still: make calm or still
Other synonyms of quieten include calm, calm down, lull, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.
quieten (noun) still (noun)
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
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(poetic) tranquil silence
quieten (adjective) still (adjective)
not sparkling
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 a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
marked by absence of sound
not in physical motion
free from noticeable current
quieten (verb) still (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk cause to be quiet or not talk
make calm or still make motionless
become quiet or quieter make calm or still
lessen the intensity of or calm
quieten (adverb) still (adverb)
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 quieten and still

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