Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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still | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
quiet | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
still (noun) | quiet (noun) |
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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 disposition free from stress or emotion |
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) | the absence of sound |
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation | a period of calm weather |
(poetic) tranquil silence | an untroubled state; free from disturbances |
still (adjective) | quiet (adjective) |
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not sparkling | free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound |
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 | characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity |
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots |
marked by absence of sound | (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves |
not in physical motion | in a softened tone |
free from noticeable current | not showy or obtrusive |
still (verb) | quiet (verb) |
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cause to be quiet or not talk | make calm or still |
make motionless | become quiet or quieter |
make calm or still | |
lessen the intensity of or calm |
still (adverb) | quiet (adverb) |
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to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly') |
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) |