still Synonyms
Another word for still
• adjective (Context 1)
Not moving or making a sound; deep in silence and calm.
"The lake was completely motionless as the sun began to rise over the horizon."
• adverb (Context 2)
Up to and including the present or the time mentioned; ongoing.
"She is yet working on the final chapter of her thesis."
• conjunction (Context 3)
Nevertheless; yet; in spite of what has just been said.
"The weather was terribly cold; nevertheless, we decided to go for our morning walk."
• adjective (Context 4)
Not carbonated or effervescent (especially of a beverage).
"I prefer uncarbonated water rather than sparkling when I eat dinner."
• adverb (Context 5)
Used to emphasize a comparative adjective or adverb.
"The storm grew even more destructive as it approached the coast."
• noun (Context 6)
An ordinary static photograph, especially one taken from a movie and used for promotional purposes.
"The director released a few promotional stills to build anticipation for the upcoming blockbuster."
• noun (Context 7)
A deep, quiet calm or silence.
"In the stillness of the night, the smallest sounds seemed incredibly loud."
• verb (Context 8)
To make or become calm, quiet, or motionless.
"He raised a hand and stilled the restless crowd before beginning his speech."
• noun (Context 9)
An apparatus used to distill liquid mixtures, particularly for manufacturing spirits or essential oils.
"During Prohibition, illegal operations often hid a copper alembic in the deep woods to produce moonshine."
• verb (Context 10)
To allay, soothe, or settle (fears, anxieties, or an emotional state).
"The doctor's reassuring words finally stilled her deep anxieties about the surgery."
Opposites of still
The opposite of still shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: