still

A1
Pronunciation
/stɪl/
/stɪl/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A period of calm or silence.

Example Sentences
  • the still of the night
2 Definition

A photograph, as opposed to movie footage.

3 Definition

A resident of the Falkland Islands.

4 Definition

A steep hill or ascent.

5 Definition

A device for distilling liquids.

6 Definition

(catering) a large water boiler used to make tea and coffee.

7 Definition

(catering) the area in a restaurant used to make tea and coffee, separate from the main kitchen.

8 Definition

A building where liquors are distilled; a distillery.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To calm down, to quiet

Example Sentences
  • to still the raging sea
2 Definition

To trickle, drip.

3 Definition

To cause to fall by drops.

4 Definition

To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Not moving; calm.

Example Sentences
  • Still waters run deep.
2 Definition

Not effervescing; not sparkling.

Example Sentences
  • still water; still wines
3 Definition

Uttering no sound; silent.

4 Definition

Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time

5 Definition

Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.

6 Definition

Constant; continual.

Adverb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Without motion.

Example Sentences
  • They stood still until the guard was out of sight.
2 Definition

(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.

Example Sentences
  • Is it still raining?   It was still raining five minutes ago.
3 Definition

(degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.

Example Sentences
  • Tom is tall; Dick is taller; Harry is still taller.
4 Definition

Nevertheless.

Example Sentences
  • I’m not hungry, but I’ll still manage to find room for dessert.
5 Definition

Always; invariably; constantly; continuously.

6 Definition

(extensive) Even, yet.

Example Sentences
  • Some dogs howl, more yelp, still more bark.