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still
adverb(still)
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Synonyms: even, yet,
Examples:
An even (or still) more interesting problem.
Still another problem must be solved.
still
adjective(still)
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Examples:
Scarcely a ripple on the still water.
still
adjective(still)
marked by absence of sound
Synonyms: silent, soundless,
Examples:
The night was still.
still
adverb(still)
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Synonyms: all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, yet,
Examples:
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go.
still
verb(still)
make calm or still
still
verb(still)
lessen the intensity of or calm
Synonyms: allay, ease, relieve,
Examples:
Still the fears.
still
noun(still)
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Synonyms: distillery,
still
verb(still)
cause to be quiet or not talk
Synonyms: hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence,
still
adjective(still)
not sparkling
Synonyms: noneffervescent,
Antonyms: sparkling,
Examples:
A still wine.
Still mineral water.
still
adjective(still)
not in physical motion
Synonyms: inactive, motionless, static,
still
noun(still)
(poetic) tranquil silence
Synonyms: hush, stillness,
Examples:
The still of the night.
still
adverb(still)
without moving or making a sound
Synonyms: stock-still,
Examples:
He sat still as a statue.
Time stood still.
They waited stock-still outside the door.
He couldn't hold still any longer.
still
noun(still)
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
still
noun(still)
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
Examples:
He wanted some stills for a magazine ad.
still
adjective(still)
free from noticeable current
Examples:
A still pond.
Still waters run deep.
still
verb(still)
make motionless
still
(still)
with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
Antonyms: no longer,
Examples:
It's still warm outside.
Will you still love me when we're old and grey?.
still
(still)
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
Antonyms: moving,
Examples:
A still photograph.
Cezanne's still life of apples.

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