Noun
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a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
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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
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(poetic) tranquil silence
"the still of the night"
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a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
"he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
Verb
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make motionless
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lessen the intensity of or calm
"The news eased my conscience"
"still the fears"
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cause to be quiet or not talk
"Please silence the children in the church!"
- shut up - hush up -
make calm or still
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
- calm down
Adjective
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free from noticeable current
"a still pond"
"still waters run deep"
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not sparkling
"a still wine"
"still mineral water"
- noneffervescent -
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"
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(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"
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marked by absence of sound
"a silent house"
"soundless footsteps on the grass"
"the night was still"
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not in physical motion
"the inertia of an object at rest"
Adverb
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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"
- stock still -
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"
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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"
- all the same - even so -
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?"