still
still /ˈstɪl/
adjective
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(
)
Not in physical motion
(
inactive
, static
, motionless
, still
)
not in physical motion
The inertia of an object at rest
the inertia of an object at rest
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(
)
Marked by absence of sound
(
soundless
, still
, silent
)
marked by absence of sound
A silent house
a silent house
Soundless footsteps on the grass
soundless footsteps on the grass
The night was still
the night was still
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(
)
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
(
smooth
, unruffled
, quiet
, tranquil
, placid
, still
)
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
A ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
The quiet waters of a lagoon
the quiet waters of a lagoon
A lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
A smooth channel crossing
a smooth channel crossing
Scarcely a ripple on the still water
scarcely a ripple on the still water
Unruffled water
unruffled water
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)
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
(
still
)
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
a still photograph
Cezanne's still life of apples
Cezanne's still life of apples
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Free from noticeable current
(
still
)
free from noticeable current
A still pond
a still pond
Still waters run deep
still waters run deep
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Not sparkling
(
noneffervescent
, still
)
not sparkling
A still wine
a still wine
Still mineral water
still mineral water
adverb
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With reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
(
still
)
with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
It's still warm outside
it's still warm outside
Will you still love me when we're old and grey?
will you still love me when we're old and grey?
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Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
(
at the same time
, yet
, be that as it may
, even if
, all the same
, even so
, however
, nevertheless
, nonetheless
, notwithstanding
, still
, withal
[Archaic] )
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
He was a stern yet fair master
he was a stern yet fair master
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
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(
)
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
(
even
, yet
, still
)
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Looked sick and felt even worse
looked sick and felt even worse
An even (or still) more interesting problem
an even (or still) more interesting problem
Still another problem must be solved
still another problem must be solved
A yet sadder tale
a yet sadder tale
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(
)
Without moving or making a sound
(
stock-still
, still
)
without moving or making a sound
He sat still as a statue
he sat still as a statue
Time stood still
time stood still
They waited stock-still outside the door
they waited stock-still outside the door
He couldn't hold still any longer
he couldn't hold still any longer
noun
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(
)
A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
(
still
)
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
He wanted some stills for a magazine ad
he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
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A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(
distillery
, still
)
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
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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
(
still
)
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
The bootleggers had a hidden still in the woods for making moonshine.
The bootleggers had a hidden still in the woods for making moonshine.
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(poetic) tranquil silence
(
still
, hush
, stillness
)
(poetic) tranquil silence
The still of the night
the still of the night
verb
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(
)
Cause to be quiet or not talk
(
hush up
, quieten
[British] , hush
, shut up
, silence
, still
)
cause to be quiet or not talk
Please silence the children in the church!
Please silence the children in the church!
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(
)
Make calm or still
(
calm down
, lull
, quieten
[British] , tranquilize
[ N. American] , calm
, quiet
, still
, tranquillise
[British] , tranquillize
)
make calm or still
Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
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Make motionless
(
still
)
make motionless
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Lessen the intensity of or calm
(
allay
, still
, ease
, relieve
)
lessen the intensity of or calm
The news eased my conscience
The news eased my conscience
Still the fears
still the fears