still
gb/stˈɪl/ us/stˈɪl/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adverb
A2
relation
1
continuing without stopping
Used to say that something is happening or true now, even if it started before.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[subject] still [verb]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'still' and 'yet'. 'Still' is used in positive sentences to show continuation, while 'yet' is often used in negatives or questions.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
yet (Often used in questions or negatives to mean 'up to now', but not as interchangeable in positive statements.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
no longer (Shows that something has stopped happening; opposite of continuing.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
still waiting
|still going
|still alive
|still working
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[verb] still
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'calm', which is about emotions, not physical movement.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
motionless (Describes being completely without movement, more formal than 'still'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
moving (Indicates motion, opposite of staying still.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
stand still
|sit still
|keep still
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|nature
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She stood still while the photographer adjusted the camera.
- The forest was completely still at dawn.
- Please sit still while I cut your hair.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
quiet (Focuses on lack of noise; 'still' also includes lack of movement.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
noisy (Opposite in terms of sound, but not necessarily movement.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a still night
|the still water
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- The lake was perfectly still this morning.
- It was a still summer evening with no wind.
- The air inside was hot and still.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The water is very still.
- The night is still and dark.
- The air is still today.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
technical
B2
entity
4
apparatus for distilling liquids
A machine used to make alcohol by heating a liquid and collecting the steam.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
distiller (Refers to a person or company; 'still' refers to the equipment.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
whiskey still
|copper still
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science
|food and drink
|food_drink
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- They use a copper still to make whiskey.
- The police found an illegal still.
- A still makes alcohol from liquid.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
action
5
make or become calm or quiet
To make something stop moving or making noise, or to stop yourself from doing so.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to still [something/someone]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
calm ('Calm' often refers more to emotions; 'still' can refer to physical movement or noise as well.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
agitate (Means to disturb or excite, opposite of calming or quieting.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
still the crowd
|still her fears
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- He tried to still the crying baby.
- The teacher raised her hand to still the noisy class.
- A sudden look from her stilled him.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- She tried to still the baby.
- He stilled the horse with a touch.
- The noise was stilled by the rain.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
still
IPA
GB/stˈɪl/
US/stˈɪl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
still (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (still)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: still
- Comparative: stiller
- Superlative: stillest
Noun
- Base: still
- Plural: stills
Verb
- Base: still
- 3rd Person Singular: stills
- Present Participle: stilling
- Past: stilled
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
hold still
1/hˈoʊld stˈɪl/
fixed phrase
stop moving for a short time
To stop moving so that something can be done.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She painted a beautiful still life of apples and grapes.
- Still life is one of his favorite subjects.