Still

/stɪl/

The meaning and definition of Still, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Not effervescing; not sparkling.
    “still water; still wines”
  2. Not moving; calm.
    “Still waters run deep.”
adverb
  1. (aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.
    “Is it still raining?   It was still raining five minutes ago.”
  2. (degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.
    “Tom is tall; Dick is taller; Harry is still taller.”
Synonyms hushed tranquil incessant ongoing unremitting flat

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