Definition (noun) a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
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he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
Definition (noun) (poetic) tranquil silence
Definition (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
Definition (noun) a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
Definition (verb) make calm or still
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quiet the dragons of worry and fear
Definition (verb) cause to be quiet or not talk
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Please silence the children in the church!
Definition (verb) lessen the intensity of or calm
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The news eased my conscience
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still the fears
Definition (verb) make motionless
Definition (adj) not in physical motion
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the inertia of an object at rest
Definition (adj) marked by absence of sound
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a silent house
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soundless footsteps on the grass
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the night was still
Definition (adj) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
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a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
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the quiet waters of a lagoon
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a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
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a smooth channel crossing
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scarcely a ripple on the still water
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unruffled water
Definition (adj) 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
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a still photograph
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Cezanne's still life of apples
Definition (adj) not sparkling
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a still wine
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still mineral water
Definition (adj) free from noticeable current
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a still pond
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still waters run deep
Definition (adv) with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
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it's still warm outside
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will you still love me when we're old and grey?
Definition (adv) despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
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although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
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while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
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he was a stern yet fair master
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granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
Definition (adv) to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
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looked sick and felt even worse
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an even (or still) more interesting problem
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still another problem must be solved
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a yet sadder tale
Definition (adv) without moving or making a sound
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he sat still as a statue
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time stood still
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they waited stock-still outside the door
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he couldn't hold still any longer