# stilled

Pronunciation: say "STILD" /stɪɫd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of still. — simple past and past participle of still
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of still. Use it for the past, or after has, have, had, is, was or were.
   - _The conductor stilled the orchestra with a single raised hand._
   - _The crowd's noise was stilled the moment she stepped onto the stage._

## Adjective

2. Brought to a standstill, with all motion or activity stopped.
   - Simple: Brought to a complete stop and no longer moving.
   - _The stilled propellers told everyone the engine had finally failed._
   - _A stilled clock on the mantel marked the exact hour of the disaster._
3. Made quiet or calm after noise, worry, or agitation.
   - Simple: Made calm and quiet after being noisy or upset.
   - _Her stilled nerves let her walk calmly onto the stage._
   - _The stilled audience waited in hush for the first note._

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