still

Adjective

• free from noticeable current
  • a still pond
    
  • still waters run deep
    

• not sparkling
  • a still wine
    
  • still mineral water
    

• 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
    

• (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
    

• marked by absence of sound
  • a silent house
    
  • soundless footsteps on the grass
    
  • the night was still
    

• not in physical motion
  • the inertia of an object at rest
    

Adverb

• 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
    

• 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
    

• 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
    

• 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?
    

Noun

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

• 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

• (poetic) tranquil silence
  • the still of the night
    

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
  • he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
    

Verb

• make motionless

• lessen the intensity of or calm
  • The news eased my conscience
    
  • still the fears
    

• cause to be quiet or not talk
  • Please silence the children in the church!
    

• make calm or still
  • quiet the dragons of worry and fear
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  noneffervescent , placid , quiet , tranquil , smooth , unruffled , silent , soundless , inactive , motionless , static , stock-still , even , yet , however , nevertheless , withal , all the same , even so , nonetheless , notwithstanding , distillery , hush , stillness , allay , relieve , ease , quieten , silen
• Antonyms: 
  sparkling , effervescent , moving , no longer , no more , louden , agitate , rouse , turn on , charge , commove , excite , charge up