First Known Use: before 12th century
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1still
adjective \ˈstil\
: not moving
: lacking motion or activity
photography —used to describe an ordinary photograph that does not show movement as compared to a movie
Full Definition of STILL
1
a : devoid of or abstaining from motion b archaic : sedentary c : not effervescent <still wine> d (1) : of, relating to, or being a static photograph as contrasted with a motion picture (2) : designed for taking still photographs <a still camera> (3) : engaged in taking still photographs <a still photographer>
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Origin of STILL
Middle English stille, from Old English; akin to Old High German stilli still and perhaps to Old English steall stall — more at stall
Related to STILL
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2still
verb
Definition of STILL
intransitive verb : to become motionless or silent : quiet
transitive verb
2
: to arrest the motion of
3
: silence
First Known Use of STILL
before 12th century
3still
adverb
: happening or existing before now and continuing into the present
: in spite of that
: without moving : without motion
Full Definition of STILL
1
: without motion <sit still>
2
3
—used as a function word to indicate the continuance of an action or condition <still lives there> <drink it while it's still hot>
4
: in spite of that : nevertheless <those who take the greatest care still make mistakes>
5
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First Known Use of STILL
before 12th century
Related to STILL
- Synonyms
- motionlessly, quiet, quietly
4still
noun
Definition of STILL
2
: a static photograph; specifically : a photograph of actors or scenes of a motion picture for publicity or documentary purposes
First Known Use of STILL
13th century
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5still
verb
Definition of STILL
: distill
Origin of STILL
Middle English stillen, short for distillen to distill
First Known Use: 13th century
6still
noun
Definition of STILL
1
2
: apparatus used in distillation comprising either the chamber in which the vaporization is carried out or the entire equipment
First Known Use of STILL
1533
Still
biographical name \ˈstil\
Definition of STILL
Andrew Taylor 1828–1917 Am. founder of osteopathy
STILLNESS Defined for Kids
1still
adjective \ˈstil\
Definition of STILL for Kids
1
: having no motion <still water>
2
: making no sound : quiet <The children were finally still.>
3
: free from noise and commotion <The streets were still.>
— still·ness noun
2still
verb
stilledstill·ing
Definition of STILL for Kids
1
: to make or become motionless or silent <The announcement stilled the chatter.>
2
: to calm or make less intense <He could not still their fears.>
3still
adverb
Definition of STILL for Kids
1
: without motion <Please sit still.>
2
: up to this or that time <We still live there.>
3
: nevertheless <They know it's not true, but they still believe it.>
4
: 2even 2 <She ran still faster.>
5
: in addition <He won still more money.>
4still
noun
5still
noun
Definition of STILL for Kids
: a device used in making alcoholic liquors
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