still definition

1. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
• examples: he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
2. an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
3. lessen the intensity of or calm
• examples: The news eased my conscience
• examples: still the fears
4. make motionless
5. used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
• examples: a still photograph
• examples: Cezanne's still life of apples
6. not sparkling
• examples: a still wine
• examples: still mineral water
7. free from noticeable current
• examples: a still pond
• examples: still waters run deep
8. with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
• examples: it's still warm outside
• examples: will you still love me when we're old and grey?
9. without moving or making a sound
• examples: he sat still as a statue
• examples: time stood still
• examples: they waited stock-still outside the door
• examples: he couldn't hold still any longer