still
/stˈɪl/
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Definitions
Adjective
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"
Adjective
not sparkling; "a still wine"; "still mineral water"
Adjective Satellite
not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object at rest"
Adjective Satellite
marked by absence of sound; "a silent house"; "soundless footsteps on the grass"; "the night was still"
Adjective Satellite
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water"
Adjective Satellite
free from noticeable current; "a still pond"; "still waters run deep"
Adverb
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?"
Adverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I''m a little afraid, however I''d like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
Adverb
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons; "looked sick and felt even worse"; "an even (or still) more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"; "a yet sadder tale"
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"
Noun
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes); "he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
Noun
(poetic) tranquil silence; "the still of the night"
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
Noun
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Verb
make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
Verb
cause to be quiet or not talk; "Please silence the children in the church!"
Verb
lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
Verb
make motionless
Synonyms
all the same
allay
calm
calm down
distillery
ease
even
even so
however
hush
hush up
inactive
lull
motionless
nevertheless
noneffervescent
nonetheless
notwithstanding
placid
quiet
quieten
relieve
shut up
silence
silent
smooth
soundless
static
stillness
stock-still
tranquil
tranquilize
tranquillise
tranquillize
unruffled
withal
yet
More General Terms
alter
apparatus
change
comfort
conquer
console
curb
exposure
industrial plant
inhibit
modify
photo
photograph
pic
picture
plant
quiet
setup
silence
solace
soothe
stamp down
subdue
suppress
works