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still
1 not movingThe water appeared still from a distance. sit/stand still: Just sit still for a minute and let me tie your shoe. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe calm and pleasant weather 3 quiet and calm, with nothing happeningBy 10.00 the streets are quite still. Synonyms and related words
Peaceful and peacefulness Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe drinks
still
1 not movingThe water appeared still from a distance. sit/stand still: Just sit still for a minute and let me tie your shoe. Synonyms and related words Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe calm and pleasant weather 3 quiet and calm, with nothing happeningBy 10:00 the streets are pretty still. Synonyms and related words
Peaceful and peacefulness 4 mainly Britishwithout gas bubbles Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe drinks
still
1 used for saying that a situation continues to exist up to and including a particular time, especially when this seems surprisingWe were still cleaning the house when the guests started to arrive. Her hair was still damp from her walk in the rain. The car’s doors were locked, but the motor was still running. Is Terry still in college? Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous multi-sense adverbs 1a used for emphasizing that a particular situation has not completely ended or changedIf we have to, we can still request assistance from other authorities. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous multi-sense adverbs
2 used for saying that something remains true despite what you have just said or doneWe knew we wouldn’t win the game, but it was still exciting! This is a short novel, but it is still too long. I hadn’t seen him for 25 years. Still, I recognized him immediately when I saw him. Synonyms and related words
Despite something despite in spite of something nevertheless 3 used for emphasizing that although something is big, good, bad etc, something else is even bigger, better, worse etcstill bigger/better/worse/more interesting etc: The freezing cold weather made our task still more difficult. It would be nice to see Audrey again, and it would be still nicer if she could bring the children. worse/better/larger etc still: Greg’s medical expenses are a massive drain and, worse still, he may lose his job. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous multi-sense adverbs
still
1 used for saying that a situation continues to exist up to and including a particular time, especially when this seems surprisingWe were still cleaning the house when the guests started to arrive. Her hair was still damp from her walk in the rain. The car’s doors were locked, but the motor was still running. Is Terry still in college? Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous multi-sense adverbs 1a used for emphasizing that a particular situation has not completely ended or changedIf we have to, we can still request assistance from other authorities. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous multi-sense adverbs
2 used for saying that something remains true despite what you have just said or doneWe knew we wouldn’t win the game, but it was still exciting! This is a short novel, but it is still too long. I hadn’t seen him for 25 years. Still, I recognized him immediately when I saw him. Synonyms and related words
Despite something despite in spite of something nevertheless 3 used for emphasizing that although something is big, good, bad, etc., something else is even bigger, better, worse, etc.still bigger/better/worse/more interesting etc.: The freezing cold weather made our task still more difficult. It would be nice to see Audrey again, and it would be still nicer if she could bring the children. worse/better/larger etc. still: Greg’s medical expenses are a massive drain and, worse still, he may lose his job. Synonyms and related words
Miscellaneous multi-sense adverbs
stillnoun countable UK /stɪl/ 1 cinemaa single image taken from one of the scenes in a film or video Synonyms and related words
Photographs and types of photographs blow-up close-up daguerreotype 2 a piece of equipment used for making strong alcohol to drink Synonyms and related words
Relating to wines and spirits
stillnoun countable US /stɪl/ 1 cinemaa single image taken from one of the scenes in a movie or video Synonyms and related words
Photographs and types of photographs 2 a piece of equipment used for making strong alcohol to drink Synonyms and related words
Relating to wines and spirits
still1 intransitive/transitive to become calm and quiet, or to make someone or something calm and quietHer quiet words stilled the animal. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying 2 transitive usually passiveto make an emotion weaker, or make it go away Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions
still1 intransitive/transitive to become calm and quiet, or to make someone or something calm and quietHer quiet words stilled the animal. Synonyms and related words
To be, or to become calm and stop worrying 2 transitive usually passiveto make an emotion weaker, or make it go away Synonyms and related words
To make someone feel a particular emotion or strong emotions
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