still
(noun, adjective, verb, adverb)
adjective
1. not in physical motion
Similar word(s): nonmoving, unmoving, inactive, motionless, static
2. marked by absence of sound
- the night was still
Similar word(s): quiet, silent, soundless
3. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
- scarcely a ripple on the still water
Similar word(s): calm, placid, quiet, smooth, tranquil, unruffled
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
- a still photograph
- Cezanne's still life of apples
5. not sparkling
- a still wine
- still mineral water
Similar word(s): noneffervescent
6. free from noticeable current
- a still pond
- still waters run deep
Similar word(s): standing
Sentences with still as an adjective:
- still water; still wines
adverb
1. 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?
2. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
- granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
Similar word(s): however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, yet
3. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
- an even (or still) more interesting problem
- still another problem must be solved
4. without moving or making a sound
- he sat still as a statue
- time stood still
- they waited stock-still outside the door
Sentences with still as an adverb:
- They stood still until the guard was out of sight.
- Is it still raining?
- Tom is tall; Dick is taller; Harry is still taller. ("still" and "taller" can easily swap places here)
- I’m not hungry, but I’ll still manage to find room for dessert.
- Yeah, but still...
- Some dogs howl, more yelp, still more bark.
noun
1. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
- he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
Definition categories: man–made, exposure, photo, photograph, pic, picture
2. (poetic) tranquil silence
- the still of the night
Similar word(s): hush, stillness
Definition categories: attribute, quiet, silence
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
Definition categories: man–made, apparatus, setup
4. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Similar word(s): distillery
verb
1. make calm or still
Similar word(s): calm, lull, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
Definition categories: emotion, comfort, console, solace, soothe
2. cause to be quiet or not talk
Similar word(s): hush, quieten, silence
Definition categories: change, conquer, subdue, suppress
3. lessen the intensity of or calm
- still the fears
Similar word(s): allay, ease, relieve
Definition categories: emotion, comfort, console, solace, soothe
4. make motionless
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
Sentences with still as a verb:
- to still the raging sea