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still
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- TIL
- Scrabble score
- 5
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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adjective
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
“a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”
adjective
free from noticeable current
“a still pond”
adjective
not in physical motion
“She remained motionless, yet poised to take flight”
adjective
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”
adjective
marked by absence of sound
“a silent house”
adjective
not sparkling
“a still wine”
adverb
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
“looked sick and felt even worse”
adverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”
adverb
with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
“it's still warm outside”
adverb
without moving or making a sound
“he sat still as a statue”
noun
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
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 static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
“he wanted some stills for a magazine ad”
noun
(poetic) tranquil silence
“the still of the night”
verb
cause to be quiet or not talk
“Please silence the children in the church!”
verb
make motionless
verb
make calm or still
“quiet the dragons of worry and fear”
verb
lessen the intensity of or calm
“The news eased my conscience”
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Example Sentences
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
a still pond
still waters run deep
She remained motionless, yet poised to take flight
a still photograph
Cezanne's still life of apples
a silent house
soundless footsteps on the grass
the night was still
a still wine
still mineral water
looked sick and felt even worse
an even (or still) more interesting problem
still another problem must be solved
a yet sadder tale
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
it's still warm outside
will you still love me when we're old and grey?
he sat still as a statue
time stood still
they waited stock-still outside the door
he couldn't hold still any longer
he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
the still of the night
Please silence the children in the church!
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
The news eased my conscience
still the fears
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