What does STILL mean?

Definition of Still Part of Speech

Still is a versatile word that can function as an adjective, adverb, noun, or verb.

Definitions

• Adjective: not moving or making a sound; calm and tranquil
• Adverb: up to and including the present or the time mentioned; despite that; nevertheless
• Noun: a static photograph, especially one taken from a scene of a movie
• Verb: make or become still; quieten; calm down

Pronunciations

• US: /stɪl/
• UK: /stɪl/

Origin and Usage

The word still has Old English roots and has been in use for over a thousand years. Originally, it meant "motionless" or "silent." Over time, it has taken on additional meanings and usage, including as a photography term for a static image taken from a movie scene.

Synonyms

• Adjective: motionless, stationary, calm, tranquil, serene
• Adverb: yet, nevertheless, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding
• Noun: photograph, shot, image
• Verb: quiet, calm, hush, pacify, soothe

Related Words

• skill
• spill
• stall
• steel
• steep

Example Sentences

• Adjective: The still water of the lake was like a mirror.
• Adverb: Shes still working on her homework, even though its already midnight.
• Noun: The director asked for a still of the scene to be used in the movie poster.
• Verb: The mother tried to still her