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still > 18 senses
ADJECTIVE1still, inactive, motionless, staticNot in physical motion
2still, silent, soundlessMarked by absence of sound
3still, placid, quiet, tranquil, unruffledFree from disturbance
4stillUsed of pictures
5still, noneffervescentNot sparkling
6stillFree from noticeable current
ADVERB1stillWith reference to action or condition
2still, however, nevertheless, withal, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstandingDespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
3still, even, yetTo a greater degree or extent
4still, stock-stillWithout moving or making a sound
NOUN1stillA static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
2still, hush, stillness(poetic) tranquil silence
3stillAn apparatus used for the distillation of liquids
4still, distilleryA plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
VERB1still, calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lullMake calm or still
2still, hush, quieten, silence, shut up, hush upCause to be quiet or not talk
3still, allay, relieve, easeLessen the intensity of or calm
4stillMake motionless
still > pronunciation
Soundsstih'l
RhymesAdvil, anthill, Asheville, and 98 more rhymes in ihl at the HyperDic website...
still > adjective 1
MeaningNot in physical motion.
Synonymsinactive, motionless, static
Similar tononmoving, unmoving
Adverbsstill
still > adjective 2
MeaningMarked by absence of sound.
Examples"the night was still"
Synonymssilent, soundless
Similar toquiet
still > adjective 3
MeaningFree from disturbance.
Examples"scarcely a ripple on the still water"
Synonymsplacid, quiet, tranquil, unruffled
Similar tocalm
still > adjective 4
MeaningUsed 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.
Examples"a still photograph"; "Cezanne's still life of apples"
Contrarymoving
still > adjective 5
MeaningNot sparkling.
Examples"a still wine"; "still mineral water"
Synonymsnoneffervescent
Contrarysparkling, effervescent
still > adjective 6
MeaningFree from noticeable current.
Examples"a still pond"; "still waters run deep"
Similar tostanding
still > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes).
Examples"he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
Broaderphotograph, photo, exposure, pic
still > noun 2, attribute
Meaning(poetic) tranquil silence.
Examples"the still of the night"
Synonymshush, stillness
Categorypoetry, poesy, verse
Broadersilence, quiet
Verbsstill; still; still
still > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAn 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.
Partscondenser; retort
NarrowerCoffey still
Broaderapparatus, setup
still > noun 4, artifact
MeaningA plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation.
Synonymsdistillery
PartsCoffey still
Narrowerbrewery; winery, wine maker
Broaderplant, works, industrial plant
still > adverb 1
MeaningWith reference to action or condition. Without change, interruption, or cessation.
Examples"it's still warm outside"; "will you still love me when we're old and grey?"
Contraryno longer, no more
still > adverb 2
MeaningDespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession).
Examples"granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
Synonymshowever, nevertheless, withal, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding
still > adverb 3
MeaningTo a greater degree or extent. Used with comparisons.
Examples"an even (or still) more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"
Synonymseven, yet
still > adverb 4
MeaningWithout moving or making a sound.
Examples"he sat still as a statue"; "time stood still"; "they waited stock-still outside the door"; "he couldn't hold still any longer"
Synonymsstock-still
Adjectivesstill
still > verb 1, emotion
MeaningMake calm or still.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymscalm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull
Narrowerlull; compose; pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle; reassure, assure
Broadercomfort, soothe, console, solace
Contraryagitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up
Nounsstill
still > verb 2, change
MeaningCause to be quiet or not talk.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymshush, quieten, silence, shut up, hush up
Cause tohush
Narrowershush; lull, calm down; shout down; gag, muzzle
Broadersuppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb
Contrarylouden
Similar toquieten, hush, quiet, quiesce, quiet down, pipe down
Nounsstill
still > verb 3, emotion
MeaningLessen the intensity of or calm.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThe good news will still her
Examples"still the fears"
Synonymsallay, relieve, ease
Narrowerabreact
Broadercomfort, soothe, console, solace
Nounsstill
still > verb 4, change
MeaningMake motionless.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Broaderchange, alter, modify

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