What does still mean in English? Meaning of still definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "still": a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
Noun
Meaning: a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)Example: he wanted some stills for a magazine adSynonyms: stillHypernyms: exposure
photo
photograph
pic
pictureMeaning of "still": make calm or still
Verb
Meaning: make calm or stillExample: quiet the dragons of worry and fearSynonyms: calm
calm down
lull
quiet
quieten
still
tranquilize
tranquillise
tranquillizeHyponyms: appease
assuage
assure
compose
conciliate
gentle
gruntle
lenify
lull
mollify
pacify
placate
reassureHypernyms: comfort
console
solace
sootheAntonyms: agitate
charge
charge up
commove
excite
rouse
turn onMeaning of "still": not in physical motion
Adjective
Meaning: not in physical motionExample: the inertia of an object at restSynonyms: inactive
motionless
static
stillSimilar: nonmoving
unmovingMeaning of "still": with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
Adverb
Meaning: with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessationExample: it's still warm outside
will you still love me when we're old and grey?Synonyms: stillAntonyms: no longer
no moreMeaning of "still": (poetic) tranquil silence
Noun
Meaning: (poetic) tranquil silenceExample: the still of the nightSynonyms: hush
still
stillnessHypernyms: quiet
silenceMeaning of "still": cause to be quiet or not talk
Verb
Meaning: cause to be quiet or not talkExample: Please silence the children in the church!Synonyms: hush
hush up
quieten
shut up
silence
stillHyponyms: calm down
gag
lull
muzzle
shout down
shushHypernyms: conquer
curb
inhibit
stamp down
subdue
suppressAntonyms: loudenAlso see: gloss over
hush up
sleek over
whitewashMeaning of "still": marked by absence of sound
Adjective
Meaning: marked by absence of soundExample: a silent house
soundless footsteps on the grass
the night was stillSynonyms: silent
soundless
stillSimilar: quietMeaning of "still": despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
Adverb
Meaning: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)Example: although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
he was a stern yet fair master
granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to goSynonyms: all the same
even so
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
notwithstanding
still
withal
yetMeaning of "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
Meaning: 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 condensedSynonyms: stillHyponyms: coffey stillHypernyms: apparatus
setupPart Holonyms: condenser
retortMeaning of "still": lessen the intensity of or calm
Verb
Meaning: lessen the intensity of or calmExample: The news eased my conscience
still the fearsSynonyms: allay
ease
relieve
stillHyponyms: abreactHypernyms: comfort
console
solace
sootheMeaning of "still": (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
Adjective
Meaning: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy wavesExample: a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
the quiet waters of a lagoon
a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
a smooth channel crossing
scarcely a ripple on the still water
unruffled waterSynonyms: placid
quiet
smooth
still
tranquil
unruffledSimilar: calmMeaning of "still": to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Adverb
Meaning: to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisonsExample: looked sick and felt even worse
an even (or still) more interesting problem
still another problem must be solved
a yet sadder taleSynonyms: even
still
yetMeaning of "still": a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Noun
Meaning: a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillationSynonyms: distillery
stillHyponyms: wine maker
wineryHypernyms: industrial plant
plant
worksPart Holonyms: coffey stillMeaning of "still": make motionless
Verb
Meaning: make motionlessSynonyms: stillHypernyms: alter
change
modifyMeaning of "still": 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
Adjective
Meaning: 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 motionExample: a still photograph
Cezanne's still life of applesSynonyms: stillAntonyms: movingMeaning of "still": without moving or making a sound
Adverb
Meaning: without moving or making a soundExample: he sat still as a statue
time stood still
they waited stock-still outside the door
he couldn't hold still any longerSynonyms: still
stock-stillMeaning of "still": not sparkling
Adjective
Meaning: not sparklingExample: a still wine
still mineral waterSynonyms: noneffervescent
stillAntonyms: effervescent
sparklingMeaning of "still": free from noticeable current
Adjective
Meaning: free from noticeable currentExample: a still pond
still waters run deepSynonyms: stillSimilar: standingAdjective: Not moving; calm. Still waters run deep.Not effervescing; not sparkling. still water; still winesUttering no sound; silent. Addison The sea that roared at thy command, / At thy command was still.Addison The sea that roared at thy command, / At thy command was still.(not comparable) Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time 2007 January 3, Gerry Geronimo, “Unwanted weed starts to sprout from a wayward ponencia”: To follow the still President’s marching orders, all that Secretary Ronnie Puno has to do is to follow the road map laid out by Justice Azcuna in his “separate” opinion.2007 January 3, Gerry Geronimo, “Unwanted weed starts to sprout from a wayward ponencia”: To follow the still President’s marching orders, all that Secretary Ronnie Puno has to do is to follow the road map laid out by Justice Azcuna in his “separate” opinion.Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low. Bible, 1 Kings xix. 12 a still small voiceBible, 1 Kings xix. 12 a still small voice(obsolete) Constant; continual. Shakespeare By still practice learn to know thy meaning.Shakespeare By still practice learn to know thy meaning.Synonyms:
closed, hushed, smooth, stock-still, pacific, halcyon, static, sealed, stable, fixed, deathly, inert, lifeless, noiseless, peaceful, placid, restful, serene, silent, soundless, stagnant, stationary, tranquil, undisturbed, unruffled, untroubled, close-mouthed, deathlike, whist, at rest, buttoned up, clammed up, deathly quiet, deathly still, hushful, unstirring, even, nevertheless, yet, though, notwithstanding, nonetheless, besides, but, furthermore, still and all, withal, after all, for all that, howbeit, quietude, quietness, peace, soundlessness, hush, stillness, tranquillity, noiselessness, silence, appease, subdue, choke, soothe, gag, lull, allay, muzzle, compose, fix, arrest, settle, calm, becalm, quieten, balm, muffle, stop, squash, pacify, tranquilize, hush, slack, smooth, quiet, shush, stall, alleviate, squelch, silence, shut down, shut up, decrease volume, smooth over,
Antonyms:
changeable, variable, agitated, unquiet, broken, unfixed, moving, stirred, clamor, commotion, disturbance, noise, incite, arouse, release, distress, worry, excite, intensify, destroy, disarrange, anger, unsettle, aggravate, irritate, provoke, rouse, start, agitate, upset, let go, help, encourage, advance, allow, disturb, move,