still
/stɪl//stɪl/noun
Definitions
A period of calm or silence.
Example: the still of the night
A photograph, as opposed to movie footage.
A resident of the Falkland Islands.
A steep hill or ascent.
adjective
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Not moving; calm.
Example: Still waters run deep.
Not effervescing; not sparkling.
Example: still water; still wines
Uttering no sound; silent.
Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time
adverb
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Without motion.
Example: They stood still until the guard was out of sight.
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.
Example: Is it still raining? It was still raining five minutes ago.
(degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.
Example: Tom is tall; Dick is taller; Harry is still taller.
Nevertheless.
Example: I’m not hungry, but I’ll still manage to find room for dessert.