become still

Frequency: 6.545.0 per million words

Describes a transition to a state of quietness or lack of movement.

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Examples (10)

  • After the storm, the air became completely still and silent.
  • The child held her breath and became perfectly still to avoid detection.
  • As the music faded, the crowd gradually became still, awaiting the next act.
  • The water in the pond becomes incredibly still at dawn, reflecting the sky.
  • His voice became still, filled with emotion, as he recounted the story.
  • She urged her racing heart to become still before the performance.
  • The forest becomes eerily still right before a major earthquake.
  • If you want to observe wildlife, you must learn to become still and quiet.
  • After the initial shock, his mind slowly became still, processing the news.
  • Let your body relax and become still, letting go of all tension.