still
Used to say that something is happening or true now, even if it started before.
Used to indicate that a situation or action continues up to the present time or beyond what was expected.
Not moving and not making any sound.
In a quiet and unmoving way.
Not moving and not noisy.
Not moving and without noise; calm and quiet.
A machine used to make alcohol by heating a liquid and collecting the steam.
An apparatus used for distilling liquids such as alcohol by heating and cooling.
To make something stop moving or making noise, or to stop yourself from doing so.
To cause something or someone to become calm, quiet, or free from movement; to become so oneself.
- Base: still
- Comparative: stiller
- Superlative: stillest
- Base: still
- Plural: stills
- Base: still
- 3rd Person Singular: stills
- Present Participle: stilling
- Past: stilled
hold still
1stop moving for a short time
To stop moving so that something can be done.
- Hold still while I brush your hair.
- You need to hold still for the photograph.
keep still
1remain quiet and motionless
To not move or make any noise for some time.
- Keep still while I bandage your arm.
- We kept still and waited for help.
sit still
1stay seated without moving
To sit without making any movement.
- Please sit still while I take your picture.
- The child couldn’t sit still during the lesson.
stand still
1stay standing without moving
To stand without making any movement.
- Stand still so I can fix your tie.
- He stood still when he saw the bear.
still life
1art showing objects, not people or scenes
A type of art that shows things like fruit, flowers, or dishes instead of people or places.
- She painted a beautiful still life of apples and grapes.
- Still life is one of his favorite subjects.