still

(noun) a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes). Examples: "He wanted some stills for a magazine ad."

(noun) (poetic) tranquil silence. Synonyms: hush, stillness. Examples: "The still of the night."

(noun) 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.

(noun) a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation. Synonyms: distillery.

(verb) make calm or still. Synonyms: calm, calm down, quiet, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise, quieten, lull. Examples: "Quiet the dragons of worry and fear."

(verb) cause to be quiet or not talk. Synonyms: hush, quieten, silence, shut up, hush up. Examples: "Please silence the children in the church!."

(verb) lessen the intensity of or calm. Synonyms: allay, relieve, ease. Examples: "The news eased my conscience." "Still the fears."

(verb) make motionless.

(adj) not in physical motion. Synonyms: inactive, motionless, static. Examples: "The inertia of an object at rest."

(adj) marked by absence of sound. Synonyms: silent, soundless. Examples: "A silent house." "Soundless footsteps on the grass." "The night was still."

(adj) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves. Synonyms: placid, quiet, tranquil, smooth, unruffled. Examples: "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."

(adj) 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. Synonyms: still (vs. moving). Examples: "A still photograph." "Cezanne's still life of apples."

(adj) not sparkling. Synonyms: still (vs. sparkling), noneffervescent. Examples: "A still wine." "Still mineral water."

(adj) free from noticeable current. Examples: "A still pond." "Still waters run deep."

(adv) with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation. Examples: "It's still warm outside." "Will you still love me when we're old and grey?."

(adv) despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession). Synonyms: however, nevertheless, withal, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding. Examples: "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."

(adv) to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons. Synonyms: even, yet. Examples: "Looked sick and felt even worse." "An even (or still) more interesting problem." "Still another problem must be solved." "A yet sadder tale."

(adv) without moving or making a sound. Synonyms: stock-still. Examples: "He sat still as a statue." "Time stood still." "They waited stock-still outside the door." "He couldn't hold still any longer."