Definition of still

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  • still is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
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Definition of still

  • to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons (adverb)

    Examples

    1. an even (or still) more interesting problem
    2. still another problem must be solved

    Synonyms

    1. even
    2. yet
  • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves (adjective)

    Examples

    1. scarcely a ripple on the still water

    Synonyms

    1. placid
    2. quiet
    3. smooth
    4. tranquil
    5. unruffled
  • marked by absence of sound (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the night was still

    Synonyms

    1. silent
    2. soundless
  • despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) (adverb)

    Examples

    1. granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

    Synonyms

    1. all the same
    2. at the same time
    3. even so
    4. however
    5. nevertheless
    6. nonetheless
    7. notwithstanding
    8. withal
    9. yet
  • make calm or still (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. calm
    2. calm down
    3. lull
    4. quiet
    5. quieten
    6. tranquilize
    7. tranquillise
    8. tranquillize
  • lessen the intensity of or calm (verb)

    Examples

    1. still the fears

    Synonyms

    1. allay
    2. ease
    3. relieve
  • a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. distillery
  • cause to be quiet or not talk (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. hush
    2. hush up
    3. quieten
    4. shut up
    5. silence
  • not sparkling (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a still wine
    2. still mineral water

    Synonyms

    1. noneffervescent
  • not in physical motion (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. inactive
    2. motionless
    3. static
  • (poetic) tranquil silence (noun)

    Examples

    1. the still of the night

    Synonyms

    1. hush
    2. stillness
  • without moving or making a sound (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he sat still as a statue
    2. time stood still
    3. they waited stock-still outside the door
    4. he couldn't hold still any longer

    Synonyms

    1. stock-still
  • 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 (noun)
  • a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
  • free from noticeable current (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a still pond
    2. still waters run deep
  • make motionless (verb)
  • with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation ()

    Examples

    1. it's still warm outside
    2. will you still love me when we're old and grey?
  • 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 ()

    Examples

    1. a still photograph
    2. Cezanne's still life of apples

See definition of still in Merriam Webster