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1.
not in physical motion
2.
marked by absence of sound
the night was still
3.
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
scarcely a ripple on the still water
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
Cézanne's still life of apples
5.
not sparkling
a still wine
still mineral water
6.
free from noticeable current
a still pond
still waters run deep
'still' - used as a adverb
7.
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?
8.
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
9.
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
an still more interesting problem
still another problem must be solved
10.
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
'still' - used as a noun
11.
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
12.
(poetic) tranquil silence
the still of the night
13.
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
14.
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
'still' - used as a verb
15.
make calm or still
16.
cause to be quiet or not talk
17.
lessen the intensity of or calm
still the fears
18.
make motionless
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derived forms
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1. Still / Plural
stills
2. Still / Past
stilled
3. Still / Third Person
stills
4. Still / Present Participle
stilling
5. Still / Comparitive
stiller
6. Still / Superlative
stillest
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