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shush vs still

still vs shush

shush is not a noun while still is a noun.

shush is not an adjective while still is an adjective.

shush and still both are verbs.

shush is not an adverb while still is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shush No No Yes No
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, still is a hypernym of shush; that is, still is a word with a broader meaning than shush:
  • shush: silence (someone) by uttering `shush!'
  • still: cause to be quiet or not talk
Other hypernyms of shush include hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence.
shush (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
shush (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
shush (verb) still (verb)
silence (someone) by uttering `shush!' cause to be quiet or not talk
make motionless
make calm or still
lessen the intensity of or calm
shush (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 shush and still

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