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He stood silently vs was pacing up and down outside the

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they are incomplete and do not convey the same idea. The first phrase describes someone standing silently, while the second phrase seems to be missing the rest of the sentence. It would be more appropriate to compare 'he stood silently' with 'he was pacing up and down outside the building.'

Last updated: March 12, 2024

He stood silently

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe someone standing quietly without speaking.

This phrase is used to describe someone who is standing without making any noise or speaking. It implies a sense of stillness and quietness.

Examples:

  • He stood silently in the corner of the room, lost in thought.
  • She stood silently by the window, watching the rain fall outside.
  • He stood silently and slung the rifle over his shoulder, then started toward where the craft appeared to have set down. Many influences had, however, for some ...
  • He stood silently in the road, looking first to his left, then to the right, thinking about which way to go. In both directions the dirt path stretched far beyond his vision ...
  • weathered many voyages, so he stood silently, allowing the sensation to pass. “ Three degrees starboard,” he said without shifting his gaze. “Three degrees ...
  • He stood silently for a while, listening to the bells pealing the glad tidings of Christmas. Then he sank to his knees in the snow. "Now I do understand," he ...

Alternatives:

  • he stood quietly
  • he stood motionless
  • he stood without a word
  • he stood in silence
  • he stood without moving

was pacing up and down outside the

This phrase is incomplete and does not make sense on its own. It seems to be missing the rest of the sentence.

This phrase needs to be completed with additional information to convey a complete idea. For example, 'He was pacing up and down outside the building.'
  • The Master was pacing up and down outside the tent. His face betrayed signs of deep sorrow... The body after being washed and shrouded was placed inside a ...
  • Aug 18, 2014 ... When I was born in the 1970s my Dad was pacing up and down outside the delivery suite but by the time my children were born during the last ...
  • Jun 28, 2014 ... During Mr Carolan's recent court appearance over this matter, Mr Haeusler was pacing up and down outside the court. Mr Carolan's lawyers ...
  • She was pacing up and down outside the shop for ten minutes with me and Paul, until a policeman came over to ask if everything was alright. Mum told him what ...

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