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Definition of Still
1. Noun. A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes). "He wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
2. Verb. Make calm or still. "The performance is likely to still Sue"; "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
Specialized synonyms: Lull, Compose, Appease, Assuage, Conciliate, Gentle, Gruntle, Lenify, Mollify, Pacify, Placate, Assure, Reassure
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe
Antonyms: Agitate
Derivative terms: Lull, Quiet, Tranquilizer
3. Adjective. Not in physical motion. "The inertia of an object at rest"
Similar to: Nonmoving, Unmoving
Derivative terms: Inactivity, Motionlessness, Stillness
4. Adverb. With reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation. "Will you still love me when we're old and grey?"
5. Noun. (poetic) tranquil silence. "The still of the night"
Generic synonyms: Quiet, Silence
Category relationships: Poesy, Poetry, Verse
Derivative terms: Hush, Hush, Hush
6. Verb. Cause to be quiet or not talk. "Please silence the children in the church!"
Specialized synonyms: Shush, Calm Down, Lull, Shout Down, Gag, Muzzle
Causes: Hush
Generic synonyms: Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress
Related verbs: Hush, Pipe Down, Quiesce, Quiet, Quiet Down, Quieten
Derivative terms: Hush, Silence, Silence, Silence, Silencer, Silencer
Also: Hush Up
Antonyms: Louden
7. Adjective. Marked by absence of sound. "The night was still"
Similar to: Quiet
Derivative terms: Silence, Silence, Soundlessness, Stillness
8. Adverb. Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession). "Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
9. Noun. 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.
10. Verb. Lessen the intensity of or calm. "The good news will still her"; "Still the fears"
Generic synonyms: Comfort, Console, Solace, Soothe
Specialized synonyms: Abreact
Derivative terms: Allayer, Ease, Easement, Reliever
11. Adjective. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves. "Unruffled water"
Similar to: Calm
Derivative terms: Placidness, Quietness, Smoothness, Stillness, Tranquility, Tranquillity, Tranquillity
12. Adverb. To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons. "A yet sadder tale"
13. Noun. A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation.
Terms within: Coffey Still
Generic synonyms: Industrial Plant, Plant, Works
Specialized synonyms: Wine Maker, Winery
Derivative terms: Distill, Distill
14. Verb. Make motionless.
15. Adjective. 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. "Cezanne's still life of apples"
16. Adverb. Without moving or making a sound. "He couldn't hold still any longer"
17. Adjective. Not sparkling. "Still mineral water"
18. Adjective. Free from noticeable current. "Still waters run deep"
Definition of Still
1. a. Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.
2. n. Freedom from noise; calm; silence; as, the still of midnight.
3. adv. To this time; until and during the time now present; now no less than before; yet.
4. v. t. To stop, as motion or agitation; to cause to become quiet, or comparatively quiet; to check the agitation of; as, to still the raging sea.
5. n. A vessel, boiler, or copper used in the distillation of liquids; specifically, one used for the distillation of alcoholic liquors; a retort. The name is sometimes applied to the whole apparatus used in in vaporization and condensation.
6. v. t. To cause to fall by drops.
7. v. i. To drop, or flow in drops; to distill.
Definition of Still
1. free from sound or motion [adj STILLER, STILLEST] / to make still [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: still
Lexicographical Neighbors of Still
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