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still
(st/I/l )

adjective (a)

  • 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(adj.all)
    Example:
    A still photograph.
    Cezanne's still life of apples.
    Antonym:
    moving
    source: wordnet30
  • not sparkling(adj.all)
    Example:
    A still wine.
    Still mineral water.
    Synonym:
    noneffervescent
    Antonym:
    effervescent, sparkling
    source: wordnet30
  • Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    He wanted some stills for a magazine ad.
    source: wordnet30
  • (poetic) tranquil silence(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    The still of the night.
    Synonym:
    hush, stillness
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    distillery
    source: wordnet30
  • Freedom from noise; calm; silence; as, the still of midnight.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • 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.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adverb (r)

  • with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation(adv.all)
    Example:
    It's still warm outside.
    Will you still love me when we're old and grey?.
    Antonym:
    no longer, no more
    source: wordnet30
  • despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)(adv.all)
    Example:
    Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go.
    source: wordnet30
  • to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons(adv.all)
    Example:
    An even (or still) more interesting problem.
    Still another problem must be solved.
    source: wordnet30
  • without moving or making a sound(adv.all)
    Example:
    He sat still as a statue.
    Time stood still.
    They waited stock-still outside the door.
    He couldn't hold still any longer.
    Synonym:
    stock-still
    source: wordnet30
  • To this time; until and during the time now present; now no less than before; yet.(adverb)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • not in physical motion(adj.all)
    Synonym:
    inactive, motionless, static
    source: wordnet30
  • marked by absence of sound(adj.all)
    Example:
    The night was still.
    Synonym:
    silent, soundless
    source: wordnet30
  • (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves(adj.all)
    Example:
    Scarcely a ripple on the still water.
    Synonym:
    placid, quiet, smooth, tranquil, unruffled
    source: wordnet30
  • free from noticeable current(adj.all)
    Example:
    A still pond.
    Still waters run deep.
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)


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