The Opposite(Antonym) of “rotate”
The antonyms of rotate are still and stationary. The antonyms still and stationary convey a lack of movement or motion. They imply that something is not moving or changing position.
Explore all Antonyms of “rotate”
Definitions and Examples of still, stationary
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not moving or making any sound.
Example
The lake was so calm that it looked still like a mirror.
Not moving; staying in one place.
Example
The car was parked in a stationary position for hours.
Key Differences: still vs stationary
- 1Still implies no movement or sound, while stationary implies no movement but can still make sounds.
- 2Still can also mean 'not yet in motion', while stationary means 'not moving at all'.
Effective Usage of still, stationary
- 1Science: Use rotate to describe the movement of planets, stars, and other celestial bodies. Use still and stationary to describe objects that are not moving.
- 2Photography: Use rotate to describe the movement of a camera lens or the rotation of an image. Use still and stationary to describe a subject that is not moving.
- 3Sports: Use rotate to describe the spinning motion of a ball or a gymnast's body. Use still and stationary to describe a player who is not moving.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of rotate are still and stationary. Still implies no movement or sound, while stationary implies no movement but can still make sounds. Use these words in different contexts such as science, photography, and sports to describe objects that are not moving or changing position.
