Meaning of 'still'

adverb

to a greater degree or extent

Synonyms: even

adverb

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Synonyms: however

adverb

with reference to action or condition

adverb

without moving or making a sound

Example: "They sat still as a statue."

Synonyms: stock-still

adjective

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Synonyms: quiet

adjective

free from noticeable current

Example: "a still pond"

adjective

not in physical motion

Synonyms: inactive

adjective

used of pictures

adjective

marked by absence of sound

Synonyms: silent

adjective

not sparkling

Example: "a still wine"

Synonyms: noneffervescent

noun

a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

Synonyms: distillery

noun

an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids

noun

a static photograph, especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes

Example: "I wanted some stills for a magazine ad."

noun

(poetic) tranquil silence

Example: "the still of the night"

Synonyms: hush

verb

cause to be quiet or not talk

Synonyms: hush

verb

make motionless

verb

make calm or still

Synonyms: quiet

verb

lessen the intensity of or calm

Synonyms: ease