Still
adverbAdjective
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
“scarcely a ripple on the still water”
marked by absence of sound
“the night was still”
not sparkling
“a still wine”
“still mineral water”
Similar:Noneffervescentfree from noticeable current
“a still pond”
“still waters run deep”
not in physical motion
Noun
(poetic) tranquil silence
“the still of the night”
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
“he wanted some stills for a magazine ad”
Type of:PicturePicPhotographa plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Similar:DistilleryType of:PlantWorksan 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:SetupApparatus
Verb
lessen the intensity of or calm
“still the fears”
make calm or still
cause to be quiet or not talk
make motionless
Type of:ModifyChangeAlter
Adverb
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
“an even (or still) more interesting problem”
“still another problem must be solved”
without moving or making a sound
“he sat still as a statue”
“time stood still”
“they waited stock-still outside the door”
Similar:Stock-stilldespite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
“granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go”
Other
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?”
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”
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Similar Words
- Even
- Yet
- Placid
- Quiet
- Smooth
- Tranquil
- Unruffled
- Silent
- Soundless
- However
- Nevertheless
- Nonetheless
- Notwithstanding
- Withal
- Calm