still vs silent

silent vs still

still is a noun but silent is not a noun.

still and silent both are adjectives.

still is a verb but silent is not a verb.

still is an adverb but silent is not an adverb.

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

As adjectives, still and silent are synonyms defined as:

still and silent: marked by absence of sound

Other synonyms of still include soundless.

still (noun)	silent (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)	silent (adjective)
not sparkling	implied by or inferred from actions or statements
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	unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves	having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
marked by absence of sound	marked by absence of sound
not in physical motion	failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
free from noticeable current	not made to sound
	expressed without speech

still (verb)	silent (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk
make motionless
make calm or still
lessen the intensity of or calm

still (adverb)	silent (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 silent

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