Stand Still

Synonyms of stand still

• halt
• stay put
• remain motionless

Antonyms of stand still

• progress
• advance
• move

Collocations of stand still

stand still

Frequency: 80 %

The teacher asked the students to stand still during the school assembly.

stand still

Frequency: 70 %

The squirrel stood still, hoping the cat wouldn't notice it.

stand still

Frequency: 60 %

The statue stood still in the park, attracting many tourists.

stand still

Frequency: 50 %

Time seemed to stand still as they danced together.

stand still

Frequency: 40 %

The injured bird stood still, waiting for help to arrive.

Idiomatic Expressions for stand still

• Phrase: stand still for
  Meaning: to tolerate or accept something without reacting
  Usage: I won't stand still for this kind of behavior in my classroom.