(of a body of water) Not having any waves
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Free from physical disturbance
“Ali crouched as still as he could, sure that the pounding of his heart was like thunder in the still night air.”
Free from noise
“We walked through the deserted home, feeling somewhat perturbed by the still air that permeated throughout.”
(of a body of water) Not having any waves
“There was a relaxing, and strangely hypnotic, quality to the still waters of the lake.”
Not moving or making a sound
“Flanking the gates of the old cathedral were two still gargoyle statues.”
No longer alive
(of a sparkling drink) Not effervescent, or having lost its effervescence
Lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality
(especially of a price, rate, or time) Having been firmly established and typically not subject to change
Lacking emotion, sympathy, or sensitivity
Not operating or being used
In spite of what preceded
“He said he wasn't hungry but still ate a decent amount of food.”
In a motionless manner
“We told little Johnny to sit still if he wanted a cookie as a reward later.”
Up to a time, as in the preceding time
“The huge turbines were still standing, but everything around them was rubble.”
In addition
Without any movement
Used to intensify a comparative adjective or adverb
Deep silence and calm
“In the still of the wilderness, he could finally unwind and let go of his anxieties.”
The quality or state of being noiseless
A picture or image made using a camera
A motionless state
To make or become calm
“Arthur would still his trusty steed with a calm voice and several reassuring pats to its head.”
To stop the noise of or make quiet
“The crowd would still when the speaker finally emerged.”
To calm down
“The strong winds would still, allowing us to continue our trek.”
To cause to stop
“The negotiations will hopefully quiet the guns and still the fighting on the ground.”
To delight, or to give pleasure or satisfaction to
Despite the fact that
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