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STOCK-STILL

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Absolutely still

Example:

they stood rooted in astonishment

Synonyms:

frozen; rooted; stock-still

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

nonmoving; unmoving (not in motion)

 II. (adverb) 

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Meaning:

Without moving or making a sound

Example:

he couldn't hold still any longer

Synonyms:

still; stock-still

Classified under:

Adverbs

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