still

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Definition of still

(Entry 1 of 7)

1a : devoid of or abstaining from motion

b archaic : sedentary

c : not effervescent still wine

d(1) : of, relating to, or being a static photograph as contrasted with a motion picture

(2) : designed for taking still photographs a still camera

(3) : engaged in taking still photographs a still photographer

2a : uttering no sound : quiet

b : subdued, muted

3a : calm, tranquil

b : free from noise or turbulence

still

stilled; stilling; stills

Definition of still (Entry 2 of 7)

intransitive verb

: to become motionless or silent : quiet

transitive verb

1a : allay, calm stilled their nerves

b : to put an end to : settle

2 : to arrest the motion of

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Definition of still (Entry 3 of 7)

1 : without motion sit still

2 archaic

a : always, continually

b : in a progressive manner : increasingly

3 —used as a function word to indicate the continuance of an action or conditionstill lives theredrink it while it's still hot

4 : in spite of that : nevertheless those who take the greatest care still make mistakes

5a : even sense 1b a still more difficult problem heavier still

b : yet sense 1a has still to be recognized

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Definition of still (Entry 4 of 7)

1 : quiet, silence

2 : a static photograph specifically : a photograph of actors or scenes of a motion picture for publicity or documentary purposes

still

stilled; stilling; stills

Definition of still (Entry 5 of 7)

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Definition of still (Entry 6 of 7)

2 : apparatus used in distillation comprising either the chamber in which the vaporization is carried out or the entire equipment

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biographical name

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Definition of Still (Entry 7 of 7)

Andrew Taylor 1828–1917 American founder of osteopathy

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Examples of still in a Sentence

Adjective The cat twitched slightly, and then was still. Everyone had left, and the house was finally still. a class in still photography They had still and fizzy drinks. Adverb Sit still. It'll just take a minute. the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor

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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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More Definitions for still

still

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of still

(Entry 1 of 2)

: not moving

: lacking motion or activity

—used to describe an ordinary photograph that does not show movement as compared to a movie

still

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of still (Entry 2 of 2)

: happening or existing before now and continuing into the present

: in spite of that

: without moving : without motion

See the full definition for still in the English Language Learners Dictionary

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Kids Definition of still

(Entry 1 of 5)

1 : having no motion still water

2 : making no sound : quiet The children were finally still.

3 : free from noise and commotion The streets were still.

still

stilled; stilling

Kids Definition of still (Entry 2 of 5)

1 : to make or become motionless or silent The announcement stilled the chatter.

2 : to calm or make less intense He could not still their fears.

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Kids Definition of still (Entry 3 of 5)

1 : without motion Please sit still.

2 : up to this or that time We still live there.

3 : nevertheless They know it's not true, but they still believe it.

4 : even entry 2 sense 2 She ran still faster.

5 : in addition He won still more money.

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Kids Definition of still (Entry 4 of 5)

: quiet entry 1, silence the still of the night

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Kids Definition of still (Entry 5 of 5)

: a device used in making alcoholic liquors

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