|
|
still1
|
|
- pronunciation:
- stIl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
stiller, stillest |
| definition 1: |
When something is still, it is not moving.
The wind had stopped blowing and the leaves were still.I think my little brother is never still. He's always running around the house.- antonyms:
- moving
- similar words:
- calm, motionless, quiet, stopped, stuck
|
| definition 2: |
When a place is still, there is no noise.
Everyone had gone to bed. The dog was sleeping, and the house was still.- synonyms:
- silent
- antonyms:
- noisy
- similar words:
- dumb, quiet
|
| related words: |
passive |
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
The still of something is the silence or quiet of it.
The howl of a coyote suddenly broke the still of the night.- synonyms:
- calm, quiet, silence
- antonyms:
- noise
|
| related words: |
peace |
|
|
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
stiller, stillest |
| definition 1: |
When you stand still, you stand without moving.
The barber told Jeremy to keep his head still. |
| definition 2: |
When someone is still sleeping, it means that they continue to sleep. If it is still raining, it means the rain has not stopped.
I put on my gloves but my hands are still cold.My grandmother still lives in the house where she grew up.I thought Mia and Gabby were friends again, but they are still mad at each other. |
| definition 3: |
If you don't feel well but you still go to school, it means you don't feel well but you go to school anyway. If you used your umbrella but you still got wet, it means that you got wet even though you used your umbrella.
Tom is two years older than Brian, but they still like to do things together.My grandmother's old dog can't hear well, but he still knows when someone is at the door.- similar words:
- however
|
|
|
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stills, stilling, stilled |
| definition 1: |
When a person or thing stills someone, they cause them to be quiet.
The scary scene stilled the audience.- synonyms:
- moderate, quiet
- antonyms:
- stir
- similar words:
- calm, silence, smooth
|
| definition 2: |
When you still something, you make it stop moving.
Jason stilled his bicycle when he saw Victor standing on the corner.- synonyms:
- stop
- similar words:
- check, curb, interrupt, restrain, settle
|
| related words: |
quiet |
|
|