Difference between Still and Standing

What is the difference between Still and Standing?

Still as an adjective is not moving; calm while Standing as an adjective is erect, not cut down.

Still

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not moving; calm Still having the stated quality

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to calm down, to quiet

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A period of calm or silence. A non-moving photograph. (The term is generally used only when it is necessary to distinguish from movies.) A resident of the Falkland Islands. a device for distilling liquids. a large water boiler used to make tea and coffee. the area in a restaurant used to make tea and coffee separate from main kitchen.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Up to a time, as in the preceding time. to an even greater degree. nevertheless

Example sentence: Faith is the bird that feels the light when the dawn is still dark.

Standing

Part of speech: verb

Definition: ; in the process of coming to an upright position.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Erect, not cut down.Performed from an erect position.Remaining in force or status.Stagnant; not moving or flowing.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Position or reputation in society or a profession: "He does not have much of a standing as a chemist".Duration.The act of a person who stands, or a place where someone stands.The position of a team in a league or of a player in a list: "After their last win, their standing went up three places".room in which to park a vehicle or vehiclesThe right of a party to bring a legal action, based on the relationship between that party and the matter to which the action relates.

Example sentence: In a crowded marketplace, fitting in is a failure. In a busy marketplace, not standing out is the same as being invisible.

We hope you now know whether to use Still or Standing in your sentence.

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