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still vs lull

lull vs still

still and lull both are nouns.

still is an adjective but lull is not an adjective.

still and lull both are verbs.

still is an adverb but lull is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
lull Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lull is a hyponym of still; that is, lull is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than still:
  • still: cause to be quiet or not talk
  • lull: become quiet or less intensive
Other hyponyms of still include shush, calm down, shout down, gag, muzzle.
As verbs, still and lull are synonyms defined as:
  • still and lull: make calm or still
Other synonyms of still include calm, calm down, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.
As verbs, lull is a hyponym of still; that is, lull is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than still:
  • still: make calm or still
  • lull: calm by deception
Other hyponyms of still include compose, appease, assuage, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, mollify, pacify, placate.
still (noun) lull (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 period of calm weather
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(poetic) tranquil silence
still (adjective) lull (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) lull (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk become quiet or less intensive
make motionless make calm or still
make calm or still calm by deception
lessen the intensity of or calm
still (adverb) lull (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 lull

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