still still /ˈstɪl/

adjective

1. () 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
   
2. () 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
   
3. () (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves  ( smooth , unruffled , quiet , placid , still , tranquil )
   (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
   
4. () 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
   
5. Free from noticeable current  ( still )
   free from noticeable current
    A still pond
   a still pond
    Still waters run deep
   still waters run deep
   
6. Not sparkling  ( noneffervescent , still )
   not sparkling
    A still wine
   a still wine
    Still mineral water
   still mineral water
   

adverb

1. () 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?
   
2. () Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)  ( at the same time , yet , be that as it may , all the same , even so , nonetheless , notwithstanding , withal [Archaic] , even if , however , nevertheless , still )
   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
   
3. () 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
   
4. () 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

1. () 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
   
2. A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation  ( distillery , still )
   a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. (poetic) tranquil silence  ( still , hush , stillness )
   (poetic) tranquil silence
    The still of the night
   the still of the night
   

verb

1. () 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!
   
2. () Make calm or still  ( calm down , lull , quieten [British] , calm , quiet , still , tranquilize [ N. American] , tranquillise [British] , tranquillize )
   make calm or still
    Quiet the dragons of worry and fear
   quiet the dragons of worry and fear
   
3. Make motionless  ( still )
   make motionless
   
4. 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