still
/stɪl/
noun
Meaning
A period of calm or silence.
"the still of the night"
A photograph, as opposed to movie footage.
A resident of the Falkland Islands.
A steep hill or ascent.
Synonyms
adjective
Meaning
Not moving; calm.
"Still waters run deep."
Not effervescing; not sparkling.
"still water; still wines"
Uttering no sound; silent.
Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time
Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
Constant; continual.
Synonyms
adverb
Meaning
Without motion.
"They stood still until the guard was out of sight."
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.
"Is it still raining? It was still raining five minutes ago."
(degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.
"Tom is tall; Dick is taller; Harry is still taller."
Nevertheless.
"I’m not hungry, but I’ll still manage to find room for dessert."
Always; invariably; constantly; continuously.
(extensive) Even, yet.
"Some dogs howl, more yelp, still more bark."
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