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still vs gentle

gentle vs still

still is a noun but gentle is not a noun.

still and gentle both are adjectives.

still and gentle both are verbs.

still is an adverb but gentle is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
gentle No Yes Yes No
As verbs, gentle is a hyponym of still; that is, gentle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than still:
  • still: make calm or still
  • gentle: cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
Other hyponyms of still include lull, compose, appease, assuage, conciliate, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate.
still (noun) gentle (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) gentle (adjective)
not sparkling marked by moderate steepness
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 little impact
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
marked by absence of sound belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
not in physical motion quiet and soothing
free from noticeable current easily handled or managed
having or showing a kindly or tender nature
still (verb) gentle (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk stroke soothingly
make motionless cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
make calm or still give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility
lessen the intensity of or calm
still (adverb) gentle (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 still and gentle

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