silent vs still

still vs silent

silent is not a noun while still is a noun.

silent and still both are adjectives.

silent is not a verb while still is a verb.

silent is not an adverb while still is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
silent	No	Yes	No	No
still	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As adjectives, silent and still are synonyms defined as:

silent and still: marked by absence of sound

Other synonyms of silent include soundless.

silent (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

silent (adjective)	still (adjective)
implied by or inferred from actions or statements	not sparkling
unable to speak because of hereditary deafness	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
having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility	(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
marked by absence of sound	marked by absence of sound
failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to	not in physical motion
not made to sound	free from noticeable current
expressed without speech

silent (verb)	still (verb)
	cause to be quiet or not talk
	make motionless
	make calm or still
	lessen the intensity of or calm

silent (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 silent and still

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