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still vs hush

hush vs still

still and hush both are nouns.

still is an adjective but hush is not an adjective.

still and hush both are verbs.

still is an adverb but hush is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
hush Yes No Yes No
As nouns, still and hush are synonyms defined as:
  • still and hush: (poetic) tranquil silence
Other synonyms of still include stillness.
As verbs, still and hush are synonyms defined as:
  • still and hush: cause to be quiet or not talk
Other synonyms of still include hush up, quieten, shut up, silence.
still (noun) hush (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 (poetic) tranquil silence
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) hush (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) hush (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk become quiet or still; fall silent
make motionless cause to be quiet or not talk
make calm or still run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals
lessen the intensity of or calm wash by removing particles
become quiet or quieter
still (adverb) hush (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 hush

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