still
/stɪl/
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Also an adjective and a noun
Meaning
Continuing up to the present time or a specified point without stopping.
Despite the heavy rain, they are still waiting outside for the doors to open.
Even so, or in spite of that fact.
The team faced steep odds, but still managed to secure an unexpected victory.
Collocations
- still alive
- still waiting
Synonyms
- yet
- nonetheless
- nevertheless
Antonyms
Meaning
Not moving, making sound, or being disturbed.
The surface of the lake remained completely still in the early morning air.
Collocations
- stand still
- keep still
- still water
Synonyms
- motionless
- calm
Antonyms
- moving
- active
Idioms
still waters run deep
said about a quiet person who has a complex or passionate character
He rarely speaks in meetings, but still waters run deep.
Meaning
An apparatus used for distilling liquids, especially alcohol.
The craft distillery installed a copper still to produce its signature whiskey.
Collocations
- copper still
- pot still
- operate a still