still meaning and definition

STILL noun

Definition of still (noun)

1. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
   • "he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
2. (poetic) tranquil silence
   • "the still of the night"
   • 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
   • synonyms: distillery

STILL verb

Definition of still (verb)

1. make calm or still
   • "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
   • synonyms: calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
   • antonym: agitate
2. cause to be quiet or not talk
   • "Please silence the children in the church!"
   • synonyms: hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence
   • antonym: louden
3. lessen the intensity of or calm
   • "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
   • synonyms: allay, ease, relieve
4. make motionless

STILL adjective

Definition of still (adjective)

1. not in physical motion
   • "the inertia of an object at rest"
   • synonyms: inactive, motionless, static
2. marked by absence of sound
   • "a silent house"; "soundless footsteps on the grass"; "the night was still"
   • synonyms: silent, soundless
3. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
   • "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"; "unruffled water"
   • synonyms: placid, quiet, smooth, tranquil, unruffled
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"
   • antonym: moving
5. not sparkling
   • "a still wine"; "still mineral water"
   • synonyms: noneffervescent
   • antonym: effervescent
6. free from noticeable current
   • "a still pond"; "still waters run deep"

STILL adverb

Definition of still (adverb)

1. 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?"
   • antonym: no longer
2. 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 the same I still want to go"
   • synonyms: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, yet
3. 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"
   • synonyms: even, yet
4. 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"
   • synonyms: stock-still