Definition of still - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
continuingup to and including the present or the time mentioned
- She is still a student..
2.
contrastnevertheless or despite this
- It was raining, but we still went out..
3.
motionlesswithout moving or making a sound
- She sat still during the entire movie.
4.
degreeeven or yet
- The task is still more difficult than expected.
Adjective
1.
motionless calmnot moving or making noise, or calm and tranquil
- The lake was still in the early morning.
2.
non-effervescentnot sparkling or effervescent
- She prefers still water over sparkling.
Noun
1.
photographyphotograph as opposed to movie footage
- She admired the stills from the film.
2.
distillationdevice for distilling liquids
- The distillery used a large still for production.
3.
natureperiod of calm or silence
- The forest was in a still after the storm.
Verb
1.
calm downmake calm or quiet
- She stilled the noisy classroom with a stern look..
2.
motionmake motionless or stop movement
- The hunter stilled his breath to avoid detection.
3.
soundcause a sound to become quiet
- The music slowly stilled as the night ended.
4.
chemistrydistill a liquid by evaporation and condensation
- They stilled the whiskey in the old distillery.
Images of still
photograph as opposed to movie footage
Expressions with still
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in a more preferable or improved way
We could go to the park, or better still, the beach.
despite what has been said or done
He apologized, but even still, she was upset.
art depicting inanimate objects like fruit or flowers
She admired the still life hanging in the gallery.
without moving at all, completely motionless
He stood stock still when he saw the snake.
stay motionless during an activity or process
Please hold still for the photograph.
there is still plenty of time left in the evening
Let's go dancing, the night is still young.
continuing to be healthy or successful
After 50 years, their friendship is still going strong.
experiencing ongoing excitement after a positive event
She's still on a high after the concert.
a decision has not been made yet
The jury is still out on the new policy.
decision has not been made yet
The jury's still out on the new policy.
feel intense fear or shock suddenly
When the car swerved, her heart stood still.
remain completely motionless while standing
He stood stock still when he saw the snake.
young dog not fully grown
The Labrador is still a pup and very playful.
extremely quiet and not moving
The children were still as a statue during the story.
expresses resignation about an expected outcome
The service was slow, but still, what can you expect.
act quickly when conditions are favorable
You should strike while the iron is still hot and apply now.
the evening is early with time for activities
We decided to go dancing since the night was still young.
describe a feeling that a moment lasts forever
In his arms, time stands still for her.
feel like no time passes during a strong moment
When she saw him again, time stood still.
humorous request telling yourself to calm strong excited feelings
"Be still my heart," she said when her crush finally smiled.
calm appearance can hide strong emotions or thoughts
She seems calm, but still waters run deep.
quiet and calm time during the night
We heard the owl in the still of the night.
feel unable to stay in one place or remain calm
She can't keep still during the long meeting.
remain motionless without moving
Please hold still while I take the photo.
Origin of still
Old English, stille (quiet, motionless)
Terms with still included in their meaning
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no moisture
not still wet
uncertainty
shows that something is unlikely but still possible
self
become still or quiet after agitation
finance
money still owed or left after some payments or deductions
recollection
still retained, not lost or overlooked
condition
damaged yet still intact
food label
still good to use or eat until a certain date
time
still true or happening at this moment, often surprisingly
food
recently baked and still warm
pending verdict
insufficient facts because events are still unfolding
cooking
meat still attached to the bone
opportunity
at any time, action can still be taken
coming events
things that will happen later, still unknown now
store
only while a limited supply is still available
still unfinished
work started but not yet finished
restlessness
restless and unable to stay still
freshness
cut recently and still fresh
emotion
stop believing that a good result is still possible
beverage
effervescent or still orange-flavoured drink
animal skin
skin of a sheep, often with the fleece still attached
unfinished
still missing many parts or steps
extent
in a way that is still not nearly finished
plant
still green and not dried
activity
still in use or active
Examples of still in a sentence
The store is still open. She was tired, still she continued working. He was late, still he managed to catch the train. The dog stood still while the vet examined it. Please keep still while I take the photograph. She still needs to finish her homework before dinner.
The weather is still colder than usual for this time of year. The child lay still during the medical exam. The old garden remained still despite the windy afternoon. He ordered a still beverage with his meal. The still cider was refreshing on a hot day. The gallery displayed stills from the documentary. He collected stills of famous movie scenes. They cleaned the copper still before making the next batch. Steam rose from the still during the demonstration. There was a still before the dawn. The still of the night was comforting. He managed to still the crying baby. The coach's words stilled the anxious players. He stilled the water with a gentle touch. The sudden noise stilled the crowd. The teacher stilled the classroom with a gesture. He stilled the crowd with a single word. The laboratory technician stilled the solution to purify it. They stilled the water to extract essential oils.
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- French:encore, plat, ...
- German:immer noch, ruhig, ...
- Italian:ancora, calmo, ...
- Spanish:aún, sereno, ...
- Portuguese:ainda, parado, ...
- Chinese:仍然, 平静的, ...
- Japanese:まだ, 静かな, ...
- Arabic:مَا زَالَت, ساكِن, ...
- Hebrew:עֲדַיִן, שָׁקֵט, ...
- Russian:всё ещё, неподвижный, ...
- Ukrainian:досі, нерухомий, ...
- Hindi:अभी भी, शांत, ...
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