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still

/ still /
adverb/adjective

Definitions & Examples

adverb Sense 1
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"
Pertains to:
inactive motionless static
adverb Sense 2
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?"
Opposites:
no longer no more
adjective Sense 3
not sparkling
"a still wine"
"still mineral water"
Opposites:
sparkling effervescent
adjective Sense 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"
Opposites:
moving
adjective satellite Sense 5
free from noticeable current
"a still pond"
"still waters run deep"
Similar:
standing(a)
verb Sense 6
lessen the intensity of or calm
"The news eased my conscience"
"still the fears"
Type of:
comfort soothe console
Kinds of:
abreact
Derived:
relief ease easing easement alleviation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 7
make motionless
Type of:
change alter modify
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s something with something
noun Sense 8
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
Type of:
apparatus setup
Kinds of:
Coffey still
noun Sense 9
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
"he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
Type of:
photograph photo exposure
noun Sense 10
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Type of:
plant works industrial plant
Kinds of:
brewery winery wine maker
Derived:
distill extract distil
adverb Sense 11
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"
adjective satellite Sense 12
marked by absence of sound
"a silent house"
"soundless footsteps on the grass"
"the night was still"
Similar:
quiet
noun Sense 13
(poetic) tranquil silence
"the still of the night"
Type of:
silence quiet
Derived:
allay relieve ease hush quieten
Domain:
poetry poesy verse
adjective satellite Sense 14
free from disturbance
"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"
"unruf"
Similar:
calm
adjective satellite Sense 15
not in physical motion
"the inertia of an object at rest"
Similar:
nonmoving unmoving
verb Sense 16
cause to be quiet or not talk
"Please silence the children in the church!"
Opposites:
louden
Type of:
suppress stamp down inhibit
Kinds of:
shush lull calm down shout down gag
Derived:
hush stillness muteness silence quiet
Verb group:
quieten hush quiet quiesce quiet down
Causes:
hush
See also:
whitewash gloss over sleek over hush up
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
adverb Sense 17
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 t"
verb Sense 18
make calm or still
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
Opposites:
agitate rouse turn on charge commove
Type of:
comfort soothe console
Kinds of:
lull compose pacify lenify conciliate
Derived:
hush stillness letup lull tranquilizer
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something with something
Somebody ----s on something
Semantic Complexity
100%
Sense Count
18
Total Synonyms
5
Total Relationships
86
Times Searched
3
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no longer no more sparkling effervescent moving standing(a) comfort soothe console abreact change alter