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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
2a : uttering no sound : quiet
b : subdued, muted
3a : calm, tranquil
b : free from noise or turbulence

still

verb (1)
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
3 : silence

still

adverb

Definition of still (Entry 3 of 7)

1 : without motion sit still

2 archaic

b : in a progressive manner : increasingly
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

still

noun (1)

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

verb (2)
stilled; stilling; stills

Definition of still (Entry 5 of 7)

still

noun (2)

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

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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Other Words from still

Adjective

stillness noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for still

Synonyms: Adjective

arcadian, calm, hushed, peaceful, placid, quiet, restful, serene, stilly, tranquil

Synonyms: Adverb

motionlessly, quiet, quietly

Antonyms: Adjective

boisterous, clamorous, clattery, deafening, loud, noisy, raucous, rip-roaring, roistering