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English to English adjective 1. 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  a still photograph|Cezanne's still life of apples source: wordnet30
2. not sparkling a still wine|still mineral water source: wordnet30
3. Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still. source: webster1913
adjective satellite 4. not in physical motion the inertia of an object at rest source: wordnet30
5. marked by absence of sound a silent house|soundless footsteps on the grass|the night was still source: wordnet30
6. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves 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 source: wordnet30
7. free from noticeable current a still pond|still waters run deep source: wordnet30
adverb 8. with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation it's still warm outside|will you still love me when we're old and grey? source: wordnet30
9. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) 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 source: wordnet30
10. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons looked sick and felt even worse|an even (or still) more interesting problem|still another problem must be solved|a yet sadder tale source: wordnet30
11. without moving or making a sound he sat still as a statue|time stood still|they waited stock-still outside the door|he couldn't hold still any longer source: wordnet30
12. To this time; until and during the time now present; now no less than before; yet. source: webster1913
noun 13. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) he wanted some stills for a magazine ad source: wordnet30
14. (poetic) tranquil silence the still of the night source: wordnet30
15. 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 source: wordnet30
16. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation source: wordnet30
17. Freedom from noise; calm; silence; as, the still of midnight. source: webster1913
18. 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. source: webster1913
verb 19. make calm or still quiet the dragons of worry and fear source: wordnet30
20. cause to be quiet or not talk Please silence the children in the church! source: wordnet30
21. lessen the intensity of or calm The news eased my conscience|still the fears source: wordnet30
22. make motionless source: wordnet30
23. To stop, as motion or agitation; to cause to become quiet, or comparatively quiet; to check the agitation of; as, to still the raging sea. source: webster1913
24. To cause to fall by drops. source: webster1913
25. To drop, or flow in drops; to distill. source: webster1913
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