standstills Meaning & Definition
ˈstan(d)-ˌstil
What Does Standstills Mean?
Standstills is a noun that means a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress.
Standstills in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstan(d)-ˌstil/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1702 |
Standstills Definition (Noun)
- a state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
brought traffic to a standstill
Synonyms of Standstills
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Standstills synonyms and antonyms →Standstills in a Sentence
brought traffic to a standstill
Word Forms & Grammar
standstill
standstills
First Known Use
1702
Pronouncing Standstills
The standard pronunciation of standstills is /ˈstan(d)-ˌstil/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (stan(d)).