still
adjective
- 1
(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
- 2
free from noticeable current
a still pond
still waters run deep
- 3
not in physical motion
the inertia of an object at rest
- 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
a still photograph
Cezanne's still life of apples
noun
- 1
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
- 2
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
- 3
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
- 4
(poetic) tranquil silence
the still of the night
verb
- 1
cause to be quiet or not talk
Please silence the children in the church!
- 2
make motionless
- 3
make calm or still
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
- 4
lessen the intensity of or calm
The news eased my conscience
still the fears
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