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Stilladverb

without moving

Contextual Meaning

In "I can't sit still," still means remaining physically motionless or quiet. The speaker says they find it difficult to stay seated and unmoving during a conversation.

Here, "still" means staying physically quiet and not moving. The speaker cannot remain seated and motionless during the conversation.

Usage Tips

In this expression, still usually comes after the verb "sit," as in "sit still." It describes physical movement, not the meaning of "still" as "continuing up to now."

Examples

“I cannot sit still during long meetings.”

I cannot remain seated without moving during long meetings.

“The child found it hard to keep still for the photograph.”

The child found it difficult to remain motionless for the photograph.

Collocations

sit still keep still stand still

Synonyms

motionless quiet stationary

Antonyms

moving restless

Common Mistakes

Do not confuse this meaning with "still" meaning "continuing up to now," as in "I still live here." In "sit still," it refers specifically to not moving.

Examples

“I cannot sit still during long meetings.”I cannot remain seated without moving during long meetings.

“The child found it hard to keep still for the photograph.”The child found it difficult to remain motionless for the photograph.

Collocations:sit still keep still stand still

Synonyms:motionless quiet stationary

Antonyms:moving restless

Common Mistakes

Do not confuse this meaning with "still" meaning "continuing up to now," as in "I still live here." In "sit still," it refers specifically to not moving.