stand still

Meanings

• verb

  The act of remaining motionless or unchanged.

  - "The car came to a stand still at the red light."
  - "The crowd stood still in awe during the national anthem."

• noun

  A position in which something or someone remains stationary.

  - "The statue was a stand still in the park."
  - "The stand still of the football player allowed the referee to make the call."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stand still
still , chill , hill , mill , spill

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Variants

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standstill , standstills , crawl to a standstill , crawl to a stop , crawl to a stop/standstill

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Etymology

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The phrase 'stand still' is a combination of two words: 'stand' meaning to remain upright and 'still' meaning without motion.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stand still' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Scout describes the courtroom as being 'as still as a church' during the trial.

3. The term 'stand still' is also used in the context of aviation to describe an aircraft that is not moving on the runway but is ready for takeoff.

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Related Concepts

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1. stationary: Refers to something that does not move or is not in motion.

2. motionless: Refers to something that is not moving or has stopped moving.

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Culture

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Stand still has been used in literature to describe moments of suspense, reflection, or waiting. In art, it can represent stability, strength, or calmness. In music, it can convey a sense of serenity or contemplation.

How to Memorize "stand still"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a car stopped at a red light or a statue in a park. Visualize the absence of motion and the stability of the scene.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stand still' with the image of a paused moment or a moment of reflection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'stand' means to remain upright and 'still' means without motion. Visualize a person or object standing completely still.

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