Still (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(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".
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Meaning 2
Marked by absence of sound; "a silent house"; "soundless footsteps on the grass"; "the night was still".
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Meaning 3
Free from noticeable current; "a still pond"; "still waters run deep".
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Meaning 4
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".
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Meaning 5
Not sparkling; "a still wine"; "still mineral water".
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Meaning 6
Not in physical motion; "the inertia of an object at rest".
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Examples
- The statue stood still in the center of the room.
- After the engine stopped, the car was still.
- She was so still that I thought she was asleep.
- The ball remained still on the floor, not rolling away.
- The air was still and calm, without any breeze.