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still
/stɪl/
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Definitions of still
  1. adverb
    to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
    "an even (or still) more interesting problem" "still another problem must be solved"

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    even yet
  2. adjective
    (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
    "scarcely a ripple on the still water"

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    placid quiet smooth tranquil unruffled calm
  3. adjective
    marked by absence of sound
    "the night was still"

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    silent soundless quiet
  4. adverb
    despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
    "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"

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    all the same at the same time even so however nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding withal yet
  5. verb
    make calm or still

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    calm calm down lull quiet quieten tranquilize tranquillise tranquillize
  6. verb
    lessen the intensity of or calm
    "still the fears"

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    allay ease relieve
  7. noun
    a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

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    distillery
  8. verb
    cause to be quiet or not talk

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    hush hush up quieten shut up silence
  9. adjective
    not sparkling
    "a still wine" "still mineral water"

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    noneffervescent
    Opposite:
    sparkling
  10. adjective
    not in physical motion

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    inactive motionless static unmoving nonmoving
  11. noun
    (poetic) tranquil silence
    "the still of the night"

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    hush stillness
    type of:
    quiet silence
  12. adverb
    without moving or making a sound
    "he sat still as a statue" "time stood still" "they waited stock-still outside the door" "he couldn't hold still any longer"

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    stock-still
  13. noun
    an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
    type of:
    setup apparatus
  14. noun
    a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
    "he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
  15. adjective
    free from noticeable current
    "a still pond" "still waters run deep"

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    standing
  16. verb
    make motionless
    type of:
    modify change alter
  17. with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
    "it's still warm outside" "will you still love me when we're old and grey?"
    Opposite:
    no longer
  18. used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
    "a still photograph" "Cezanne's still life of apples"
    Opposite:
    moving
Examples of still
  • "an even (or still) more interesting problem"
  • "still another problem must be solved"
  • "scarcely a ripple on the still water"
  • "the night was still"
  • "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
  • "still the fears"
  • "a still wine"
  • "still mineral water"
  • "the still of the night"
  • "he sat still as a statue"
  • "time stood still"
  • "they waited stock-still outside the door"
  • "he couldn't hold still any longer"
  • "he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
  • "a still pond"
  • "still waters run deep"
  • "it's still warm outside"
  • "will you still love me when we're old and grey?"
  • "a still photograph"
  • "Cezanne's still life of apples"
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