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still vs alter

alter vs still

still is a noun but alter is not a noun.

still is an adjective but alter is not an adjective.

still and alter both are verbs.

still is an adverb but alter is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of still; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than still:
  • still: make motionless
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of still include change, modify.
still (noun) alter (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
still (adjective) alter (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
still (verb) alter (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk remove the ovaries of
make motionless become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
make calm or still cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
lessen the intensity of or calm insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
make an alteration to
still (adverb) alter (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)
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