still

still1 [ stıl ] adverb ***

1. ) used for saying that a situation continues to exist up to and including a particular time, especially when this seems surprising:

We were still cleaning the house when the guests started to arrive.

Her hair was still damp from her walk in the rain.

The car's doors were locked, but the motor was still running.

Is Terry still in college?

=> YET

a ) used for emphasizing that a particular situation has not completely ended or changed:

If we have to, we can still request assistance from other authorities.

2. ) used for stating that something remains true despite what you have just said or done:

We knew we wouldn't win the game, but it was still exciting!

This is a short novel, but it is still too long.

I hadn't seen him for 25 years. Still, I recognized him immediately when I saw him.

3. ) used for emphasizing that although something is big, good, bad, etc., something else is even bigger, better, worse, etc.:

still bigger/better/worse/more interesting etc.: The freezing cold weather made our task still more difficult.

It would be nice to see Audrey again, and it would be still nicer if she could bring the children.

worse/better/larger etc. still: The medical expenses are a massive drain. Worse still, Greg may lose his job.

a ) still more/further used for emphasizing that an amount, increase, reduction, etc. is even more than the amount already mentioned:

Fuel prices could rise still further in the coming months.

still

still 2 [ stıl ] adjective **

1. ) not moving:

The water appeared still from a distance.

sit/stand still: Just sit still for a minute and let me tie your shoe.

2. ) without wind:

a still muggy evening

3. ) quiet and calm, with nothing happening:

By 10:00 the streets are quite still.

4. ) MAINLY BRITISH without gas BUBBLES:

still mineral water

still waters run deep

used for saying that people who are shy or do not say much often have very strong feelings or interesting ideas

still

still 3 noun count

1. ) a photograph taken from one of the scenes in a movie or video

2. ) a piece of equipment used for making strong alcohol to drink

the still of the night LITERARY

the part of the night when everything is very quiet and nothing is happening

still

still 4 [ stıl ] verb LITERARY

1. ) intransitive or transitive to become calm and quiet or make someone or something calm and quiet:

Her quiet words stilled the animal.

2. ) transitive usually passive to make an emotion weaker, or make it go away