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English adjective: still | |||
| 1. | still not in physical motion | ||
| Samples | The inertia of an object at rest. | ||
| Synonyms | inactive, motionless, static | ||
| Similar | nonmoving, unmoving | ||
| Antonyms | moving | ||
| 2. | still marked by absence of sound | ||
| Samples | A silent house. Soundless footsteps on the grass. The night was still. | ||
| Synonyms | silent, soundless | ||
| Similar | quiet | ||
| Antonyms | noisy | ||
| 3. | still (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves | ||
| Samples | 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 | ||
| Similar | calm | ||
| Antonyms | stormy | ||
| 4. | 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 | ||
| Samples | A still photograph. Cezanne's still life of apples. | ||
| Antonyms | moving | ||
| 5. | still not sparkling | ||
| Samples | A still wine. Still mineral water. | ||
| Synonyms | noneffervescent | ||
| Antonyms | effervescent, sparkling | ||
| 6. | still free from noticeable current | ||
| Samples | A still pond. Still waters run deep. | ||
| Similar | standing | ||
| Antonyms | running | ||
English noun: still | |||
| 1. | still (artifact) a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) | ||
| Samples | He wanted some stills for a magazine ad. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | exposure, photo, photograph, pic, picture | ||
| 2. | still (attribute) (poetic) tranquil silence | ||
| Samples | The still of the night. | ||
| Synonyms | hush, stillness | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | quiet, silence | ||
| Domain category | poesy, poetry, verse | ||
| 3. | still (artifact) 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 | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | apparatus, setup | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Coffey still | ||
| Part holonym | condenser, retort | ||
| 4. | still (artifact) a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation | ||
| Synonyms | distillery | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | industrial plant, plant, works | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | wine maker, winery | ||
| Part holonym | Coffey still | ||
English adverb: still | |||
| 1. | still with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation | ||
| Samples | It's still warm outside. Will you still love me when we're old and grey?. | ||
| Antonyms | no longer, no more | ||
| 2. | still despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | ||
| Samples | 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. | still to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | ||
| Samples | 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. | still without moving or making a sound | ||
| Samples | 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 | ||
English verb: still | |||
| 1. | still (emotion) make calm or still | ||
| Samples | Quiet the dragons of worry and fear. | ||
| Synonyms | calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | comfort, console, solace, soothe | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | appease, assuage, assure, compose, conciliate, gentle, gruntle, lenify, lull, mollify, pacify, placate, reassure | ||
| Antonyms | charge up, commove, agitate, rouse, excite, turn on, charge | ||
| 2. | still (change) cause to be quiet or not talk | ||
| Samples | Please silence the children in the church!. | ||
| Synonyms | hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | conquer, curb, inhibit, stamp down, subdue, suppress | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | calm down, gag, lull, muzzle, shout down, shush | ||
| Cause | hush | ||
| Verb group | hush, pipe down, quiesce, quiet, quiet down, quieten | ||
| Antonyms | louden | ||
| 3. | still (emotion) lessen the intensity of or calm | ||
| Samples | The news eased my conscience. Still the fears. | ||
| Examples | The good news will still her | ||
| Synonyms | allay, ease, relieve | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | comfort, console, solace, soothe | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | abreact | ||
| 4. | still (change) make motionless | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
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