Still: meaning, definitions and examples
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still
[ stɪl ]
used to indicate that a situation remains the same despite what has been said or done
In spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless. Up to and including the present or a specified time or event; even now (or then) as formerly.
Synonyms
even now, until now, up to now, yet
Examples of usage
- I'm still hungry even after eating dinner.
- She still loves him despite everything.
- We still have not received the package.
- He still remembers his childhood friend.
- The house still stands after the storm.
remaining in the same position or condition
Remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary. Not used up or expended; not consumed.
Synonyms
calm, motionless, quiet, serene
Examples of usage
- The still waters of the lake reflected the trees perfectly.
- The still air before the storm was eerie.
- She sat in the still room, waiting for the phone to ring.
Translations
Translations of the word "still" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ainda
- imóvel
- tranquilo
🇮🇳 अभी भी
- स्थिर
- शांत
🇩🇪 immer noch
- still
- ruhig
🇮🇩 masih
- diam
- tenang
🇺🇦 досі
- нерухомий
- спокійний
🇵🇱 jeszcze
- nieruchomy
- spokojny
🇯🇵 まだ
- 静止した
- 静か
🇫🇷 encore
- immobile
- calme
🇪🇸 todavía
- inmóvil
- tranquilo
🇹🇷 hala
- hareketsiz
- sakin
🇰🇷 여전히
- 정지한
- 조용한
🇸🇦 لا يزال
- ثابت
- هادئ
🇨🇿 stále
- nehybný
- klidný
🇸🇰 stále
- nehybný
- pokojný
🇨🇳 仍然
- 静止的
- 安静的
🇸🇮 še vedno
- nepremičen
- miren
🇮🇸 enn
- kyrr
- rólegur
🇰🇿 әлі де
- қозғалмайтын
- тыныш
🇬🇪 ჯერ კიდევ
- უძრავი
- მშვიდი
🇦🇿 hələ də
- hərəkətsiz
- sakit
🇲🇽 todavía
- inmóvil
- tranquilo
Etymology
The word 'still' has Old English origins, with roots in the word 'stille' meaning silent, quiet, or calm. Over time, the meaning of 'still' has evolved to include notions of remaining the same or continuing in a particular state. The adverbial sense of 'still' emerged in Middle English, indicating continuity or persistence. The adjective form of 'still' also developed to describe something that is motionless or quiet. Today, 'still' is a versatile word used in various contexts to convey the idea of continuity, calmness, or remaining unchanged.