still
adjective
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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
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verb (1)Definition of still (Entry 2 of 7)
: to become motionless or silent : quiet
2 : to arrest the motion of
3 : silence
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adverbDefinition of still (Entry 3 of 7)
1 : without motion sit still
3 —used as a function word to indicate the continuance of an action or condition still 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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noun (1)Definition of still (Entry 4 of 7)
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verb (2)Definition of still (Entry 5 of 7)
: distill
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noun (2)Definition of still (Entry 6 of 7)
1 : distillery
2 : apparatus used in distillation comprising either the chamber in which the vaporization is carried out or the entire equipment
Still
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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Synonyms & Antonyms for still
Synonyms: Adjective
arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, serene, stilly, tranquil
Synonyms: Adverb
even so, howbeit, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, though, withal, yet
Antonyms: Adjective
boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering, romping, rowdy, tumultuous, unquiet, uproarious
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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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More Definitions for still
still
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of still
(Entry 1 of 2)
: not moving
: lacking motion or activity
photography —used to describe an ordinary photograph that does not show movement as compared to a movie
still
adverbEnglish 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
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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.
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verbKids 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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adverbKids 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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nounKids Definition of still (Entry 4 of 5)
: quiet entry 1, silence the still of the night
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nounKids Definition of still (Entry 5 of 5)
: a device used in making alcoholic liquors
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