STILL

(noun) a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
synonyms : distillery
(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"
synonyms : hush , stillness
(verb) cause to be quiet or not talk
"Please silence the children in the church!"
synonyms : hush , hush up , quieten , shut up , silence
(verb) make motionless
(verb) make calm or still
"quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
synonyms : calm , calm down , lull , quiet , quieten , tranquilize , tranquillise , tranquillize
(verb) lessen the intensity of or calm
"The news eased my conscience", "still the fears"
synonyms : allay , ease , relieve
after mumbai attack the govt has tried their level best to allay the bombings -added by rachit.singh
(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
"a still photograph", "Cezanne's still life of apples"
(adj.) not sparkling
"a still wine", "still mineral water"
synonyms : noneffervescent
(adverb) 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"
synonyms : even , yet
(adverb) 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 the same I still want to go"
synonyms : all the same , even so , however , nevertheless , nonetheless , notwithstanding , withal , yet
(adverb) 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?"
(adverb) 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"
synonyms : stock-still
(adj.) (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
"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", "unruffled water"
synonyms : placid , quiet , smooth , tranquil , unruffled
There was scarcely a ripple in the placid lake. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) free from noticeable current
"a still pond", "still waters run deep"
(adj.) not in physical motion
"the inertia of an object at rest"
synonyms : inactive , motionless , static
(adj.) marked by absence of sound
"a silent house", "soundless footsteps on the grass", "the night was still"
synonyms : silent , soundless

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