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

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