still
/stɪl/
adverb
- Up to and including the present or the time mentioned; even now (or then) as before.
- She is still waiting for the bus after twenty minutes.
- Even after the rain stopped, the ground was still wet.
- I still remember my first day of school.
- Nevertheless; in spite of that.
- He was tired, but he still finished the race.
- It was a difficult decision, but we still chose to move forward.
- The movie got bad reviews, but I still want to see it.
- Even (used with comparatives for emphasis).
- The second book was still better than the first.
- If you practice more, you can get still faster.
- The weather tomorrow will be still colder than today.
Synonyms
noun
- A photograph or a single image from a film or video.
- The director chose a still from the movie for the poster.
- The gallery displayed stills from classic films.
- I captured a still of the sunset during the video.
- A device used for distilling alcohol.
- The moonshiner used a copper still to make whiskey.
- The museum has an old still from the 1800s on display.
- A still works by heating a liquid and collecting the condensed vapor.
adjective
- Not moving; stationary.
- The water in the lake was calm and still.
- The cat sat perfectly still, watching the bird.
- Please hold the camera still so the photo isn't blurry.
- Quiet and calm; without sound or disturbance.
- The house was still after everyone went to bed.
- A still evening is perfect for reading on the porch.
- The forest was so still that you could hear a leaf fall.
- (of a drink) not containing bubbles; not carbonated.
- The restaurant offers both still and fizzy drinks.
- She ordered a glass of still orange juice.
- I prefer still water over sparkling water.
Synonyms
verb
- To make or become calm and quiet.
- He took a deep breath to still his racing heart.
- The mother's voice stilled the crying baby.
- The wind stilled as the storm passed.