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Words with a similar base: distillery, still, stillness, stock-still

'still'

[still.n.01] as in: a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

Examples:
he wanted some stills for a magazine ad

'still'

[hush.n.01] as in: (poetic) tranquil silence

'still'

[still.n.03] as in: 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

'still'

[distillery.n.01] as in: a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

'still'

[calm.v.01] as in: make calm or still

Examples:
quiet the dragons of worry and fear

'still'

[hush.v.02] as in: cause to be quiet or not talk

Examples:
Please silence the children in the church!

'still'

[still.v.03] as in: lessen the intensity of or calm

Examples:
The news eased my conscience
still the fears

'still'

[still.v.04] as in: make motionless

'still'

[inactive.s.02] as in: not in physical motion

Examples:
the inertia of an object at rest

'still'

[silent.s.01] as in: marked by absence of sound

Examples:
a silent house
soundless footsteps on the grass
the night was still

'still'

[placid.s.01] as in: (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

Examples:
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

'still'

[still.a.04] as in: 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

Examples:
a still photograph
Cezanne's still life of apples

'still'

[still.a.05] as in: not sparkling

Examples:
a still wine
still mineral water

'still'

[still.s.04] as in: free from noticeable current

Examples:
a still pond
still waters run deep

'still'

[still.r.01] as in: with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

Examples:
it's still warm outside
will you still love me when we're old and grey?

'still'

[however.r.01] as in: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Examples:
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

'still'

[even.r.03] as in: to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

Examples:
looked sick and felt even worse
an even (or still) more interesting problem
still another problem must be solved
a yet sadder tale

'still'

[still.r.04] as in: without moving or making a sound

Examples:
he sat still as a statue
time stood still
they waited stock-still outside the door
he couldn't hold still any longer

Origins

					still (English)
├── stillan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
└── stille (Old English (ca. 450-1100))