still vs placid

placid vs still

still is a noun but placid is not a noun.

still and placid both are adjectives.

still is a verb but placid is not a verb.

still is an adverb but placid is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
still	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
placid	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, still and placid are synonyms defined as:

still and placid: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Other synonyms of still include quiet, smooth, tranquil, unruffled.

still (noun)	placid (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)	placid (adjective)
not sparkling	(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
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	not easily irritated
(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)	placid (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk
make motionless
make calm or still
lessen the intensity of or calm

still (adverb)	placid (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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