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Still

adverb
1.
With reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation.  "Will you still love me when we're old and grey?"  Antonym: no longer.
2.
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession).  Synonyms: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, yet.  "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"
3.
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons.  Synonyms: even, yet.  "An even (or still) more interesting problem" , "Still another problem must be solved" , "A yet sadder tale"
4.
Without moving or making a sound.  Synonym: stock-still.  "Time stood still" , "They waited stock-still outside the door" , "He couldn't hold still any longer"
adjective
(compar. stiller; superl. stillest)
1.
Not in physical motion.  Synonyms: inactive, motionless, static.
2.
Marked by absence of sound.  Synonyms: silent, soundless.  "Soundless footsteps on the grass" , "The night was still"
3.
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves.  Synonyms: placid, quiet, smooth, tranquil, unruffled.  "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"
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.  "Cezanne's still life of apples"  Antonym: moving.
5.
Not sparkling.  Synonym: noneffervescent.  "Still mineral water"  Antonym: sparkling.
6.
Free from noticeable current.  "Still waters run deep"
noun
1.
A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes).
2.
(poetic) tranquil silence.  Synonyms: hush, stillness.
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.
4.
A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation.  Synonym: distillery.
verb
(past & past part. stilled; pres. part. stilling)
1.
Make calm or still.  Synonyms: calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize.  Antonym: agitate.
2.
Cause to be quiet or not talk.  Synonyms: hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence.  Antonym: louden.
3.
Lessen the intensity of or calm.  Synonyms: allay, ease, relieve.  "Still the fears"
4.
Make motionless.



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"Still" Quotes from Famous Books



... it. I watched her, saw her glistening brown body—perfectly visible through the filmy material of her single garment—dive under the last row of seats and emerge triumphant at the front while the press was still ...
— A Woman's Impression of the Philippines • Mary Helen Fee
... we obtained a fine view of the Bogue forts. The old ruins still remain, mute witnesses of the completeness of our cannonade during the Chinese war. At a short distance from the old, a much stronger and more formidable structure is reared, which in the hands of Europeans ...
— In Eastern Seas - The Commission of H.M.S. 'Iron Duke,' flag-ship in China, 1878-83 • J. J. Smith
... wonder what the poor wretches thought of troops, which, though in possession of arms and ammunition, still retreated—always retreated. They could ...
— "Contemptible" • "Casualty"
... mothers forgiveness." The little fellow said he wouldn't. The father says, "You must. If you don't go and ask your mothers forgiveness I shall have to undress you and put you to bed." He was a bright, nervous little fellow, never still a moment, and the father thought he would have such a dread of being undressed and put to bed. But the little fellow wouldn't, so they undressed him and put him to bed. The father went to his business, and when he came home at noon he said to his wife: "Has Sammy asked your forgiveness?" "No," ...
— Moody's Anecdotes And Illustrations - Related in his Revival Work by the Great Evangilist • Dwight L. Moody
... out. "Not enough for your mother!" Spoken, however, it sounded a trifle odd—the effect of which was that Chad broke into a laugh. Strether, at this, succumbed as well, though with extreme brevity. "Permit us to have still our theory. But if you ARE so free and so strong you're inexcusable. I'll write in the morning," he added with decision. "I'll ...
— The Ambassadors • Henry James


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