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