Jerky and Still

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Jerky adjective - Marked by a series of sharp quick motions.

Usage example: made jerky progress walking with the new crutches

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Still is an antonym for jerky.

Still adjective - Free from disturbing noise or uproar.

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Jerky is an antonym for still.

Nearby Words: stillness, stilled, stilling

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Still and Jerky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/still

Jerky & Still. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/still>.

Still or Jerky. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/still.

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