Английский

still

gb/stˈɪl/ us/stˈɪl/
A2 Английский
~ 200
Значения
0 значений
adverb A2 relation
1

continuing without stopping

Used to say that something is happening or true now, even if it started before.

Модель употребления: [subject] still [verb]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'still' and 'yet'. 'Still' is used in positive sentences to show continuation, while 'yet' is often used in negatives or questions.
Синонимы
yet (Often used in questions or negatives to mean 'up to now', but not as interchangeable in positive statements.)
Антонимы
no longer (Shows that something has stopped happening; opposite of continuing.)
Коллокации
still waiting |still going |still alive |still working
Темы
daily life |time |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • She is still waiting for his call.
  • I still live in the same house where I was born.
  • They are still discussing the proposal.
  • It’s still raining after three hours.
  • He still believes in Santa Claus.
Примеры для изучающих
  • I still live with my parents.
  • She is still at school.
  • It is still cold outside.
  • He still plays football every weekend.
adverb A2 property
2

without moving or making noise

Not moving and not making any sound.

Модель употребления: [verb] still
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'calm', which is about emotions, not physical movement.
Синонимы
motionless (Describes being completely without movement, more formal than 'still'.)
Антонимы
moving (Indicates motion, opposite of staying still.)
Коллокации
stand still |sit still |keep still
Темы
daily life |nature |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • She stood still while the photographer adjusted the camera.
  • The forest was completely still at dawn.
  • Please sit still while I cut your hair.
Примеры для изучающих
  • Please stand still for the photo.
  • The baby is finally still.
  • I sat still and listened.
adjective A2 property
3

not moving; quiet

Not moving and not noisy.

Синонимы
quiet (Focuses on lack of noise; 'still' also includes lack of movement.)
Антонимы
noisy (Opposite in terms of sound, but not necessarily movement.)
Коллокации
a still night |the still water
Темы
nature |daily life |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • The lake was perfectly still this morning.
  • It was a still summer evening with no wind.
  • The air inside was hot and still.
Примеры для изучающих
  • The water is very still.
  • The night is still and dark.
  • The air is still today.
Существительное technical B2 entity
4

apparatus for distilling liquids

A machine used to make alcohol by heating a liquid and collecting the steam.

Синонимы
distiller (Refers to a person or company; 'still' refers to the equipment.)
Коллокации
whiskey still |copper still
Темы
science |food and drink |food_drink
Примеры
  • The moonshiners hid their still deep in the woods.
  • A copper still is used to make high-quality whiskey.
  • They operated an illegal still during Prohibition.
Примеры для изучающих
  • They use a copper still to make whiskey.
  • The police found an illegal still.
  • A still makes alcohol from liquid.
Глагол B2 action
5

make or become calm or quiet

To make something stop moving or making noise, or to stop yourself from doing so.

Модель употребления: to still [something/someone]
Синонимы
calm ('Calm' often refers more to emotions; 'still' can refer to physical movement or noise as well.)
Антонимы
agitate (Means to disturb or excite, opposite of calming or quieting.)
Коллокации
still the crowd |still her fears
Темы
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
Примеры
  • He tried to still the crying baby.
  • The teacher raised her hand to still the noisy class.
  • A sudden look from her stilled him.
Примеры для изучающих
  • She tried to still the baby.
  • He stilled the horse with a touch.
  • The noise was stilled by the rain.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
still
IPA
GB/stˈɪl/
US/stˈɪl/
Слоги и ударение
still (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (still)
Формы слова
Adjective
  • Base: still
  • Comparative: stiller
  • Superlative: stillest
Noun
  • Base: still
  • Plural: stills
Verb
  • Base: still
  • 3rd Person Singular: stills
  • Present Participle: stilling
  • Past: stilled
Родственные слова
Forms
stills noun stilling verb stilled verb stiller adjective stillest adjective
Core family
stillness noun B2
Related words
standstill noun B2
Advanced or less common
distill verb B2 distillery noun B2
Выражения

hold still

1
/hˈoʊld stˈɪl/
fixed phrase

stop moving for a short time

To stop moving so that something can be done.

Примеры
  • Hold still while I brush your hair.
  • You need to hold still for the photograph.

keep still

1
/kˈip stˈɪl/
fixed phrase

remain quiet and motionless

To not move or make any noise for some time.

Примеры
  • Keep still while I bandage your arm.
  • We kept still and waited for help.

sit still

1
/sˈɪt stˈɪl/
fixed phrase

stay seated without moving

To sit without making any movement.

Примеры
  • Please sit still while I take your picture.
  • The child couldn’t sit still during the lesson.

stand still

1
/stˈænd stˈɪl/
fixed phrase

stay standing without moving

To stand without making any movement.

Примеры
  • Stand still so I can fix your tie.
  • He stood still when he saw the bear.

still life

1
/stˈɪl lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase

art showing objects, not people or scenes

A type of art that shows things like fruit, flowers, or dishes instead of people or places.

Примеры
  • She painted a beautiful still life of apples and grapes.
  • Still life is one of his favorite subjects.

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