Pronunciation: /bi stɪl/
verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'be' is a verb indicating a state of being.
A1 Please be still while I take your temperature.
A2 I find it hard to be still and focus during meditation.
B1 The doctor instructed the patient to be still during the examination.
B2 It is important to be still and listen carefully during the presentation.
C1 In order to capture a clear photo, the photographer asked the model to be still.
C2 The yoga instructor emphasized the need to be still and calm the mind during the practice.
adverb A word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. 'Still' is an adverb modifying the verb 'be', indicating that the action should be done quietly or without movement.
A1 Please be still during the exam.
A2 The teacher asked the students to be still and listen.
B1 It is important to be still and focused while meditating.
B2 The audience was asked to be still while the performance was taking place.
C1 In order to capture the perfect shot, the photographer needed the subject to be still.
C2 The doctor instructed the patient to be still while they performed the delicate procedure.
formal During the meditation session, we were instructed to be still and focus on our breathing.
informal Hey, can you please be still while I try to take this picture?
slang Dude, just be still and chill out for a minute.
figurative In the midst of chaos, sometimes the best thing to do is to be still and let things unfold naturally.
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