still
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(s) not in physical motion
- the inertia of an object at rest
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(r) 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?
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(s) marked by absence of sound
- a silent house
- soundless footsteps on the grass
- the night was still
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(r) 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
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(s) (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
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(r) 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
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(a) 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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(r) 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
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(a) not sparkling
- a still wine
- still mineral water
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(s) free from noticeable current
- a still pond
- still waters run deep
Nouns
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(n) a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
- he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
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(n) (poetic) tranquil silence
- the still of the night
- (n) 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
- (n) a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation distillery,
Verbs
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(v) make calm or still
- quiet the dragons of worry and fear
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(v) cause to be quiet or not talk
- Please silence the children in the church!
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(v) lessen the intensity of or calm
- The news eased my conscience
- still the fears
- (v) make motionless