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'

not sparkling; a still wine; still mineral water

[ Syn: noneffervescent ]

a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes); he wanted some stills for a magazine ad'

(poetic) tranquil silence; the still of the night

[ Syn: hush , stillness ]

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

a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

[ Syn: distillery ]

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?'

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); although Im a little afraid, however Id 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

[ Syn: however , however , nevertheless , nevertheless , withal , withal , yet , yet , all the same , all the same , even so , even so , nonetheless , nonetheless , notwithstanding , notwithstanding , however , however , nevertheless , nevertheless , withal , withal , yet , yet , all the same , all the same , even so , even so , nonetheless , nonetheless , notwithstanding , notwithstanding , however , however , nevertheless , nevertheless , withal , withal , yet , yet , all the same , all the same , even so , even so , nonetheless , nonetheless , notwithstanding , notwithstanding , however , however , nevertheless , nevertheless , withal , withal , yet , yet , all the same , all the same , even so , even so , nonetheless , nonetheless , notwithstanding , notwithstanding ]

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

[ Syn: even , even , yet , yet , even , even , yet , yet , even , even , yet , yet , even , even , yet , yet ]

without moving or making a sound; he sat still as a statue; time stood still; they waited stock-still outside the door; he couldnt hold still any longer

[ Syn: stock-still , stock-still , stock-still , stock-still , stock-still , stock-still , stock-still , stock-still ]

not in physical motion; the inertia of an object at rest

[ Syn: inactive , motionless , static ]

marked by absence of sound; a silent house; soundless footsteps on the grass; the night was still

[ Syn: silent , soundless ]

(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

[ Syn: placid , quiet , tranquil , smooth , unruffled ]

free from noticeable current; a still pond; still waters run deep'

make calm or still; quiet the dragons of worry and fear

[ Syn: calm , calm down , quiet , tranquilize , tranquillize , tranquillise , quieten , lull ]

cause to be quiet or not talk; Please silence the children in the church!

[ Syn: hush , quieten , silence , shut up , hush up ]

lessen the intensity of or calm; The news eased my conscience; still the fears

[ Syn: allay , relieve , ease ]

make motionless