The Opposite(Antonym) of “revolve”
The antonyms of revolve are still and stationary. The antonyms still and stationary convey a lack of movement or motion. It implies a state of being fixed or immobile.
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Definitions and Examples of still, stationary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not moving or making a sound.
Example
The lake was so calm that it looked still like a mirror.
Not moving or capable of being moved.
Example
The traffic was at a standstill, and all the cars were stationary on the road.
Key Differences: still vs stationary
- 1Still refers to a lack of movement or sound, while revolve refers to circular motion around a central point.
- 2Stationary refers to something that is not moving or capable of being moved, while revolve implies circular motion.
Effective Usage of still, stationary
- 1Science: Use revolve to describe the motion of planets around the sun.
- 2Mechanics: Use stationary to describe an object that is not moving.
- 3Photography: Use still to describe a photograph that captures a moment without any movement.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Still conveys a lack of movement or sound, while stationary implies something that is not moving or capable of being moved. Use these words in different contexts such as science, mechanics, and photography to describe motion, objects, and moments.
