still

Noun
  1. A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) (synset 104326386)
    "he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
    is a type of: exposure, photo, photograph, pic, picture - a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
  2. (poetic) tranquil silence (synset 104989727)
    "the still of the night"
    referred to in: poesy, poetry, verse - literature in metrical form
    is a type of: quiet, silence - the absence of sound
    same as: hush, stillness
  3. 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 (synset 104326120)
    is a type of: apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function
    subtypes: coffey still - a still consisting of an apparatus for the fractional distillation of ethanol from fermentation on an industrial scale
    has:
    • condenser - an apparatus that converts vapor into liquid
    • retort - a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
  4. A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation (synset 103217532)
    is a type of: industrial plant, plant, works - buildings for carrying on industrial labor
    has: coffey still - a still consisting of an apparatus for the fractional distillation of ethanol from fermentation on an industrial scale
    same as: distillery
Adverb
  1. With reference to action or condition;
    Without change, interruption, or cessation (synset 400031700)
    "it's still warm outside"; "will you still love me when we're old and grey?"
  2. Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) (synset 400027761)
    "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 go"
    same as: all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, yet
  3. To a greater degree or extent;
    Used with comparisons (synset 400018101)
    "looked sick and felt even worse"; "an even (or still) more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"; "a yet sadder tale"
    same as: even, yet
  4. Without moving or making a sound (synset 400469307)
    "he sat still as a statue"; "time stood still"; "they waited stock-still outside the door"; "he couldn't hold still any longer"
    same as: stock-still
Adjective
  1. Not in physical motion (synset 301568708)
    "the inertia of an object at rest"
    similar to: nonmoving, unmoving - not in motion
    same as: inactive, motionless, static
  2. Marked by absence of sound (synset 301925827)
    "a silent house"; "soundless footsteps on the grass"; "the night was still"
    similar to: quiet - free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
    same as: silent, soundless
  3. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves (synset 300303750)
    "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 water"
    similar to: calm - (of weather) free from storm or wind
    same as: placid, quiet, smooth, tranquil, unruffled
  4. 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 (synset 301570144)
    "a still photograph"; "Cezanne's still life of apples"
  5. Not sparkling (synset 302285234)
    "a still wine"; "still mineral water"
    same as: noneffervescent
  6. Free from noticeable current (synset 301244473)
    "a still pond"; "still waters run deep"
    similar to: standing - (of fluids) not moving or flowing
Verb
  1. Make calm or still (synset 201768652)
    "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
    is a type of: comfort, console, solace, soothe - give moral or emotional strength to
    subtypes:
    same as: calm, calm down, lull, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, tranquillise, tranquillize
  2. Cause to be quiet or not talk (synset 200462448)
    "Please silence the children in the church!"
    causes: hush - become quiet or still; fall silent
    is a type of: conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress - bring under control by force or authority
    subtypes:
    same as: hush, hush up, quieten, shut up, silence
    verb group: hush, pipe down, quiesce, quiet, quiet down, quieten - become quiet or quieter
  3. Lessen the intensity of or calm (synset 201819152)
    "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
    is a type of: comfort, console, solace, soothe - give moral or emotional strength to
    subtypes: abreact - discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization
    same as: allay, ease, relieve
  4. Make motionless (synset 200584982)
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

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