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St

Pronunciation varies by accent · interjection

Meaning

Expressing a sudden desire for silence..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Expressing a sudden desire for silence.
  2. Alternative form of st. and St.; abbreviation of street.
  3. Abbreviation of state.
  4. Abbreviation of stone; not capitalized or usually spaced.
  5. Abbreviation of store.
  6. (knitting, crochet) Abbreviation of stitch.

Example Sentences

Weighed myself at the gym and have hit 10st 8lb, a sure sign of things getting out of control—so I can’t even console myself with a chocolate biscuit.
insert right-hand needle bet 2 sts just knitted
Knit 1 row. Dec 1 st at each end of next row and at each end of every foll alt row until 2 sts rem.
Change to larger needles and knit 1 rnd in CC, inc 3 (4, 5) sts evenly[…]

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What does st mean?

St means Expressing a sudden desire for silence..

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How do you use st in a sentence?

Weighed myself at the gym and have hit 10st 8lb, a sure sign of things getting out of control—so I can’t even console myself with a chocolate biscuit.

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