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still vs silence

silence vs still

still and silence both are nouns.

still is an adjective but silence is not an adjective.

still and silence both are verbs.

still is an adverb but silence is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
silence Yes No Yes No
As nouns, silence is a hypernym of still; that is, silence is a word with a broader meaning than still:
  • still: (poetic) tranquil silence
  • silence: the absence of sound
Other hypernyms of still include quiet.
As verbs, still and silence are synonyms defined as:
  • still and silence: cause to be quiet or not talk
Other synonyms of still include hush, hush up, quieten, shut up.
still (noun) silence (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 the absence of sound
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) a refusal to speak when expected
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation the trait of keeping things secret
(poetic) tranquil silence the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
still (adjective) silence (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) silence (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk cause to be quiet or not talk
make motionless keep from expression, for example by threats or pressure
make calm or still
lessen the intensity of or calm
still (adverb) silence (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 silence

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