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still vs gag

gag vs still

still and gag both are nouns.

still is an adjective but gag is not an adjective.

still and gag both are verbs.

still is an adverb but gag is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
gag Yes No Yes No
As verbs, gag is a hyponym of still; that is, gag is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than still:
  • still: cause to be quiet or not talk
  • gag: prevent from speaking out
Other hyponyms of still include shush, calm down, lull, shout down, muzzle.
still (noun) gag (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 restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(poetic) tranquil silence
still (adjective) gag (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) gag (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
make motionless make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
make calm or still cause to retch or choke
lessen the intensity of or calm make jokes or quips
be too tight; rub or press
tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them
prevent from speaking out
still (adverb) gag (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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