still1 adverbstill2 adjectivestill3 nounstill4 verb
stillstill1 /stɪl/ ●●● S1 W1 adverb 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- After two hours the dog was still there, just sitting and staring at our door.
- Are you still going out with that guy you met at Heather's party?
- At the age of 50, Marlene was still a beautiful woman.
- Do you still have her phone number?
- He's been studying French for five years, and still can't speak the language.
- I'm still confused. Would you explain it again?
- I think John is still in medical school.
- She still has that rusty old car.
- Soloviov returned to the town where he was born after more than forty years and found his old house still standing.
- Traffic was bad, but we still made it to the movie on time.
- Because from my point of view it's still a total flop.
- But I still want to know, how do you judge a character?
- Every time he turned, the ghost turned too, and was still behind him.
- Occasional gunshots can still be heard, though no one seems to know who fires the guns and if anyone is hit.
- The Club is still the focal point of his life.
- Though employment growth is down, the area is still attracting health care, high tech, banking and sports-related industries.
- You still think of the mountains.
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use this to join two words or phrases when the second one has the opposite meaning to the first one, or when the second one is surprising after the first one, or when one is negative and one is positive: · I called but there was no one there.· He's short and not really handsome, but women still find him attractive.· They struggled in the first half, but still won 98-82.· She tried to read the message, but couldn't.· Tom's grandfather is over 80, but he still plays golf.· "Gone with the Wind' was a great movie, but it was a little long.· In the US it is normal for the police to carry guns, but not in Britain.
formal use this when saying something that is surprising after what you have just said, or that is very different from it: · It was a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· December saw a more than average rainfall; however, the possibility of a drought is still strong.· War is never welcome, nonetheless, I believe that we must defend our country.but nevertheless/nonetheless: · The leaves aren't particularly dangerous, but nevertheless they are not something you'd want your child or pet to eat.
use this at the beginning of a sentence when you have just mentioned one side of an argument or situation and you are going to mention the opposite side: · Nuclear power is relatively cheap. On the other hand, you could argue that it's not safe.· The hamburger was tough and overcooked. The fries, on the other hand, were terrific, and well worth the money.but on the other hand: · You want to help your kids as much as you can, but on the other hand, you've got to be careful to help them learn on their own.
also mind you British spoken use this when you have just said one thing and you now want to say something very different about it, for example when you give an advantage and then a disadvantage: · Teaching is an interesting job. Then again, it can be very stressful too.· This trip is going to be very expensive. Still, we don't go away very often.· I'd love to travel around the world. Mind you, I wouldn't want to go on my own.· My parents are happy to lend me the money. All the same, I do feel guilty about it.
formal use this to introduce a fact that seems surprising after what you have just said: · The sun was shining, yet it was quite cold.· Last summer there was a drought, yet some people were still watering their lawns every day.
written use this to say that although something is true of one person, thing, or situation, it is not true of another: · Some house plants thrive if placed near a window with plenty of sunlight while others prefer to be in a more shaded spot.· American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, whereas Japanese cars are popular in the US.
use this to introduce a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said less strong or definite: · Dan's been very ill, although he's better now.· I don't really like classical music, though I did enjoy that Pavarotti concert.· They're a very nice couple, although I very seldom see them these days.
use this at the end of a sentence to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less important , or to add a different fact or opinion: · I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure, though.· George did say one nice thing, though.
use this to say that something is true in spite of the fact that you have just mentioned: · Try to run on a soft surface, such as grass. Even so, you may start having knee problems.but even so: · She had only seen Matthew Godden once before, but even so she recognized him instantly.· The fines for speeding are large, but even so, they are not always a deterrent.
spoken use this for introducing the reason why something is not possible: · I'd like to come and live here, only it's too expensive.· I would have asked them to stay with us, except we don't have enough room.
to continue to be the same as before to continue to be the same as before: · The library stays open until 8pm on Fridays.· It will stay cold for the next few days.· They stayed friends after their divorce.· The details of her death have stayed a closely guarded secret.
written to continue to be the same as before: · She remained calm and waited till he had finished shouting at her.· Would the audience please remain seated.· The details of his death remain a closely guarded secret.remain the same: · His doctors say this his condition remains the same.
: keep quiet/awake/silent etc to continue to be awake, calm, quiet etc - use this especially to say someone has to make an effort to do this: · Paul managed to keep awake by drinking lots of strong black coffee.· Try to keep calm and let me know if anything changes.· We kept quiet and very still until the footsteps had passed.
to be the same as in the past, especially when you expected there might have been a change: · Inflation continues to be one of the government's main problems.· UN soldiers continue to be killed for nothing.· Peanut growing continues to be the main industry in Senegal.
use this to emphasize that something or someone has not changed and continues to be the same: · At the age of 50, Marlene was still a beautiful woman.· She still has that rusty old car.· I'm still confused. Would you explain it again?
to continue to be in the same place or situation to continue to exist or still be in the same place: · The car was abandoned in a field, and there it stayed until police towed it back.stay with: · He stayed with the company for over thirty years.· The memory of his father's death stayed with him all his life.
written to continue to exist or still be in the same place: · The computers remained in their boxes until enough money was found to buy the software needed to operate them.remain with: · Her unhappy face remained with me throughout the rest of my journey.· The picture remained with the artist's family for a number of years.
if a sight, smell, or taste lingers you can still see it, smell it, or taste it even after a long time: · Garlic has a taste which tends to linger in your mouth.· The faint smell of cigar smoke lingered on in the room.
use this to emphasize that someone or something still exists or is still in the same place, especially when this is unusual or surprising: · After two hours the dog was still there, just sitting and staring at our door.· Soloviov returned to the town where he was born after more than forty years and found his old house still standing.
the time after now the time, especially a fairly long time, after now: · Ellen's finishing college soon but she doesn't really have any plans for the future.· As for the future, Tucker said she intends to take a well-deserved break before deciding what to do next.of the future (=that will exist in the future): · The car of the future may run on solar-powered batteries.
in the future - used especially when you know you will have problems or difficulties in the future: the day/week/months ahead: · David had his breakfast and thought about the day ahead.· Unemployment in the region is expected to grow in the months ahead.lie ahead: · The government faces some difficult decisions in the months which lie ahead.ahead of: · I know there are some big problems ahead of us, but I'm sure we can overcome them.
: generations/years/a long time to come for a long time in and affecting many people in the future: · In years to come, people will look back on the 20th century as a turning point in history.· Nuclear power stations will still be needed for a long time to come.
to not have happened yet but going to happen in the future, especially soon in the future: · The best is still to come -- there's chocolate ice cream for dessert.· The worst of the storm was still to come.
use this to say that something will always happen in the future, starting from now: · From now on, I'm not letting anyone borrow my car.· From now on, you kids will have to make your own lunch.· From now on, homeowners will have to get a city permit if they want to build an addition onto their homes.
British starting from now - use this especially to tell someone that they must do something starting from now: · In future, I expect you to be at work no later than 9.15.· In future, prisoners must serve at least half of their sentence before qualifying for any type of early release.
use this to talk about what will happen over a period from now until a long, short etc time in the future: · We don't know what will happen in the long term.· Aid to these countries is bound to run into billions of dollars in the long term.· Analysts say the reports could have a major impact on the stock market in the short term.
to keep moving your body or part of your body to keep moving or playing with your fingers, hands, feet etc, because you are bored or nervous: · Stop fidgeting, Sally, and pay attention.fidget in your seat/chair: · She glared at the little boy, who had started fidgeting in his chair.fidget with: · Diana fidgeted nervously with her pencil.
spoken if you can't keep still , you keep moving your body because you are excited or nervous and you cannot relax: · I was so excited that I couldn't keep still.· Frankie has a lot of energy; he can hardly keep still for more than a few minutes.
to make very small movements from side to side with your body, especially because you are in pain or uncomfortable: · The cat was squirming and he put it down.· Diane squirmed wildly as Gavin tickled her.squirm in your seat/chair: · The little boy squirmed in his seat, anxious to get up and leave the table.squirm with embarrassment/discomfort etc: · Laura's face reddened and she squirmed with embarrassment.
to make small movements from side to side, especially in order to get into a particular position or to get through an opening: wriggle into/out/through etc: · The dog wriggled under the fence and escaped into the street.wriggle free: · Shelly tried to wriggle free from him, but he held her firmly.
to twist your body from side to side violently, especially because you are suffering pain: · As he received each blow, he writhed on the floor and cried out.writhe in pain/agony: · Sarah was writhing in agony, clutching her leg.
if part of your body twitches , it makes small movements that you cannot control: · A muscle on Yang's face twitched.· My right eyelid wouldn't stop twitching.
until now until now - use this when you are talking about a situation that will continue or develop after this time: · There haven't been any problems so far.· This is the hottest day we've had so far this summer.· We've raised twelve thousand dollars so far, and we expect to reach our goal by the end of next week.
use this to say that a situation which started in the past continues to exist now, especially when this is surprising: · He's been studying French for five years, and still can't speak the language.· Are you still going out with that guy you met at Heather's party?
use this in questions or negative statements, to talk or ask about things that you expected to happen before now: · Has the new washing machine arrived yet?· I haven't been to the new exhibit yet, but I hope to this weekend.· "Have you finished your homework?" "Not yet."
use this about a situation which has existed until now, but which has started to change or will change in the future: · He hasn't gotten much time off from work up to now, so he's really looking forward to his vacation.· Until now, there has been no effective treatment for this disease.
from a time in the past until modern times: · These two companies have dominated the industry from the end of World War II until the present day.· The beauty of Yosemite has inspired artists from Bierstadt's time right up to the present day.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year. How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB
· The system still works.
· I still love you.
· I’m still angry.
· It was still dark outside.
· She is still not ready.
· She still isn’t ready.
· I can still remember them.
· The marks can still be seen.
· I still can’t remember his name.
· We still do not know exactly what happened.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES (=air in which there is no wind)· Smoke from the chimneys hung in the still air.
My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year.· The room was dead quiet while we waited for Ted to reply.
· Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends.
(=existing in the past and continuing to exist)· A number of his early photographs still exist.
How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. (=still have a chance of winning)· Swindon Town is still in the race, despite losing to Manchester City on Saturday.
(=without moving)· Young children find it almost impossible to sit still.
Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?· He was still holding my arm but there was space between us.· He was still holding my hand and then he rubbed my hair.· Bodie was in squash gear, still holding his racquet across his knees.· But instead he takes the mike, turns to me and says: Now see if my. imitation still holds up.· A key element will be the researching of source material still held by different constabularies.· If not, try drawing up a daily schedule that fits your needs and still holds a repetitive rhythm.· But a shared sense of collective values can still hold society together at the local level.· Yet he still holds a Texas license to provide therapy.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the jury is (still) out on something
1used when saying that something continues to be the same as before, or has not happened yet: - And I sowed seeds and grew plants and trees so that that place would be still more beautiful.
- But the consumer could benefit still further.
- Clio engineers sought to improve still further on these virtues.
- His adversaries include still more cossacks, a border guard or two, a rabbi, and a pugilist.
- I had eaten four or five slices of bread without satisfying my hunger, so I reached for still another slice.
- Rape is a staple in pagan myth, and killing still more commonplace.
- The incentive to borrow was raised still further by a reduction in the costs of bankruptcy and an increase in market liquidity.
- With the passage of the Poor Law Amendment Act in 1834 the condition of labourers deteriorated still further.
- And 245 specialty stock funds that focus on particular industries did better still, averaging a 6. 5 percent gain.
- But perhaps the early evening was better still?
- He didn't talk because he was afraid of losing the pole or, worse still, falling in.
- I started to hunt for a cheap restaurant or, better still, a snack shop.
- I thought that it would soon pass, and it did - for you to work harder still.
- Or better still, make a real talent show instead.
- Or better still, there was the village school practically next door!
- With hindsight, it would have better still to lock in a few more gains.
- The average person is unlikely to pick up this type of book, much less read it.
- Equally, science would be much less advanced than it is if the only available data were intuitive estimates of quantities.
- Half a century earlier his behaviour would have seemed much more normal and aroused much less criticism.
- In the end, the tax brought in much less revenue than originally forecast.
- On the battlefield armament was still much less important than discipline and fighting spirit.
- She could not afford the bus fare to see a doctor, much less his fee.
- The grouping of other languages of the world-and even of their number-is much less clear.
- There is not much chance of finding a razor blade, much less using it in the appropriate way.
- There was to be no pause for reflection, nor - much less - for a changeover from military to civilian rule.
- Could you stand still for just a minute and listen to me?
- Space technology has not stood still.
- But, although Ashley stood still and wary, her son showed no inhibitions.
- I stood still, right where I was, eavesdropping.
- I have stood still instead of fighting on her side as I did in the basement in Lobethal.
- I seemed to be standing still.
- She stood still, all amazed.
- She stood still, savouring the accumulation of days of her life behind her like beads on a string, something tangible.
- The law has not been standing still since Jorden v. Money.
- The young woman stood still, waiting and smiling: small as a child in her glimmering white silk.
He still lives with his parents. Do you still have Julie’s phone number? I still haven’t finished painting the spare room.GRAMMAR: Word order• Still comes before a main verb: · The system still works.· I still love you.• Still comes after ‘am’,‘ is’, ‘was’ etc: · I’m still angry.· It was still dark outside.· She is still not ready.• Still can come before the verb ‘be’ when it is part of a contraction such as ‘isn’t’ or ‘wasn’t’: · She still isn’t ready.• Still comes after the first auxiliary verb in positive sentences: · I can still remember them.· The marks can still be seen.• Still comes before the first auxiliary verb in negative sentences: · I still can’t remember his name.· We still do not know exactly what happened.2in spite of what has just been said or done: Clare didn’t do much work, but she still passed the exam.[sentence adverb] The hotel was terrible. Still, we were lucky with the weather.3still more/further/another/other used to emphasize that something increases more, there is more of something etc: Kevin grew still more depressed.4 better/harder/worse etc still (also still better/harder/worse etc) even better, harder etc than something else: Dan found biology difficult, and physics harder still.still1 adverbstill2 adjectivestill3 nounstill4 verb
stillstill2 ●●● S3 adjective WORD ORIGINstill2
Origin:
Old English stilleEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a still pond
- a hot, still, airless day
- Anna looked out across the still waters of the lake.
- Everything was very still inside the little chapel. Nothing broke the silence.
- For once, the house was completely still.
- It was a long, hot, still September afternoon.
- Keep still while I tie your shoes.
- Percy was so thrilled he could hardly sit still.
- There was no wind and the trees were completely still.
- Would you like that still or sparkling, madam?
- It was another still island day and I could hear the sounds of a motorbike and chainsaw on the mainland.
- The memory was a series of still images, a film broken down to components.
Longman Language Activatordrinks that contain gas or do not contain gas
also fizzy British carbonated or fizzy drinks have gas in them: · fizzy lemonade· I don't like fizzy drinks much.· I'd like a glass of carbonated mineral water, please.
sparkling water or wine has gas in it: · a sweet, sparkling wine· a bottle of sparkling mineral water
British /uncarbonated American still or uncarbonated drinks, especially water, do not have gas in them: · Would you like that still or sparkling, madam?
if a drink that should contain gas is flat , there is no gas left in and it is not pleasant to drink: · I don't know why some English people prefer flat beer.go flat: · That champagne must have gone flat by now.
not moving not moving - use this especially about people who are not moving, or about places where there is no wind: · There was no wind and the trees were completely still.still water: · Anna looked out across the still waters of the lake.keep/stand/sit still: · Keep still while I tie your shoes.· Percy was so thrilled he could hardly sit still.
: stationary car/vehicle/truck/traffic a car, vehicle etc that is not moving: · The truck swerved and hit a stationary vehicle.· a four-mile queue of stationary traffic
if traffic is at a standstill it is not moving. If rail or bus services are at a standstill they have stopped operating: · Traffic was at a standstill on the motorway.bring something to a standstill (=make it stop moving or operating): · A severe storm brought rail services to a standstill yesterday.
not moving because there is no wind: dead calm (=completely calm): · The sea was dead calm.calm night/evening etc: · The night was calm and warm.· It was a calm, clear, beautiful day.
completely still - used especially in literature: · Four motionless figures stood on the pier.stand/sit/remain motionless: · I could see my father standing motionless in the doorway.· Kemp sat motionless as the verdict was read.
not moving or not able to move, especially because of fear or tiredness: · Brigg was immobile, his eyes fixed on the horizon.immobile with: · I stood there, immobile with terror.
to be unable to move from the place where you are standing or sitting because you are very frightened, surprised, or interested by something that is happening: be glued to the TV/your chair etc: · Dad was glued to the TV all day long.· We were glued to our chairs and listening intently to every word.be glued/rooted to the spot: · I was rooted to the spot, unable to take my eyes off the strange creature.
to be completely still, especially because you are frightened or because you do not want someone to see you: · She hid behind the door, not moving a muscle.· I didn't dare move a muscle. He would have shot me.
what you say to tell someone not to move · Don't move or they'll see us.· Don't move. I'll be back in five minutes.
used to tell someone not to change position or not to move any part of their body: · If you can't keep still, how can I cut your hair?· Can you keep still for a minute, Kim?· Be quiet and stay still.
used especially by police officers to tell someone to stop moving and stand completely still: · "Freeze! Drop your weapons!" shouted the policeman.
used to tell someone not to go anywhere: · Stay where you are! Don't come any closer.· I'm going to look for a telephone. You stay right where you are until I come back.
peaceful if a place or situation is peaceful, it makes you feel calm and relaxed because there is no unpleasant noise or activity: · Langcliffe is a peaceful little village.· It's so nice and peaceful here.· After a career as a journalist, she was looking forward to a happy and peaceful retirement.
if a place is calm, there is no violence or excited activity there, especially after a period when there has been violence or excitement: · After yesterday's fighting, the region is now calm again.· Once on board, you can relax in calm, comfortable surroundings.
a quiet place or time is one without much activity, noise, or excitement, or without many people: · Since the last big outbreak of fighting six days ago, the city has been strangely quiet.· The roads are usually pretty quiet at this time of day.a quiet night/evening in (=an evening at home, rather than going out): · Let's have a nice quiet evening in, for a change.a quiet life: · While he liked to go out partying, she wanted a quiet life.
a sleepy town or village is a quiet, peaceful one, where there is very little to do and exciting things do not usually happen: · Ten years ago, this was a sleepy fishing village.· She headed for the High Street, the only lively spot in the sleepy little town.
a place that is tranquil is pleasantly quiet and makes you feel relaxed: · In summer, the normally calm, tranquil streets fill with crowds of tourists.· Efforts are being made to make life more tranquil in Japan's noisy and overcrowded cities.
a restful time or place is a quiet and relaxing one: · I'm looking forward to a quiet, restful summer vacation.· Her suite of rooms was cool and restful.· He woke after a long, restful sleep, feeling refreshed.
without wind, movement, or noise: · It was a long, hot, still September afternoon.· Everything was very still inside the little chapel. Nothing broke the silence.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We stood still and watched as the deer came closer. Keep still while I tie your shoe. the still waters of the lake a hot still day Somewhere in the stillness of the night, an owl hooted.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year. How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
We stood still and watched as the deer came closer. Keep still while I tie your shoe. the still waters of the lake a hot still day Somewhere in the stillness of the night, an owl hooted. (=air in which there is no wind)· Smoke from the chimneys hung in the still air.
My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year.· The room was dead quiet while we waited for Ted to reply.
· Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends.
(=existing in the past and continuing to exist)· A number of his early photographs still exist.
How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. (=still have a chance of winning)· Swindon Town is still in the race, despite losing to Manchester City on Saturday.
(=without moving)· Young children find it almost impossible to sit still.
Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?· Sit yourself down, or better still go into the sitting-room.· But perhaps the early evening was better still?· Getting a cheap company loan, if available, is better still.· It will be even better still.
· We kept very still inside and in the end we could hear them slowly going down the stairs and going away.· It was very still, with the landscape painted in shades of smoke.· The air was very still and drops of dew were poised in perfect globes on blades of grass and leaves.· He was very still, as if he was weighing up what she'd said.
NOUN· They twirled just fine in a breeze, but dropped like an arrow if released carefully in still air.· The notes floated in the still air, strong and clear.· Red maple seeds, on the other hand, twirled even when released in still air.· The wind had dropped but the still air winced with frost.· Smoke rose from several chimneys, straight blue columns in the still air, signs of habitation.· The lights on the scaffolding shone, unwinking in the still air.
· This format uses an electronic camera that stores up to 50 still images on a tiny floppy disk.· This, in turn, can move into still image work.· Three still images to encapsulate the key moments in your story.· They have created a still image showing work down the pit - but one child can't stop giggling.· The questions which are asked about a still image tell us a great deal about the narrative interest in that image.
· Western popular prints and Soviet official art both displayed a penchant for landscapes, flower pieces, still lifes and genre.· The fifty-two year old Berlin artist's work is characterised by highly unconventional still lifes.· These apocalyptic still lifes emphasise more strongly than the earlier work Christa Dichgans' preoccupation with the psychic reality of objects.· The Horta still lifes show the same combination of complexity and lucidity.· Cowie, she insists, used the same rubber apple for batches of his still lifes.· More important was the introduction of illusionistic nails into three still lifes of early 1910.
· It was a hot, still night, and I left the windows open.· Then an agonising cry rent the still night.· On either side of us stood two perfectly trimmed orange trees, their light citrus oils flavoring the still night air.· Blue smoke trembled on the still night air.· It was a still night and the tall trees stood silently against the stars.
· Bone samples in uniform temperature conditions Glacial varves Analysis of accumulation of annual layers accreted in still water.· Soft light beginning to shimmer on the still water.· In short, this plant needs nearly still water.· I think of it more as a diving into still water.· The floor was dark green and shiny like a sheet of still water, and everything else was white.
· Lead me beside the still waters.· Here the magnificent oaks and beeches are twice graced by their reflections in the still waters of the lake.· He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.· Beside the still waters of the Serpentine she lay down and slept.· Once at the 1,000 Island Resort region, embark on a cruise aboard the lake's still waters.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the jury is (still) out on something
1- The average person is unlikely to pick up this type of book, much less read it.
- Equally, science would be much less advanced than it is if the only available data were intuitive estimates of quantities.
- Half a century earlier his behaviour would have seemed much more normal and aroused much less criticism.
- In the end, the tax brought in much less revenue than originally forecast.
- On the battlefield armament was still much less important than discipline and fighting spirit.
- She could not afford the bus fare to see a doctor, much less his fee.
- The grouping of other languages of the world-and even of their number-is much less clear.
- There is not much chance of finding a razor blade, much less using it in the appropriate way.
- There was to be no pause for reflection, nor - much less - for a changeover from military to civilian rule.
- Could you stand still for just a minute and listen to me?
- Space technology has not stood still.
- But, although Ashley stood still and wary, her son showed no inhibitions.
- I stood still, right where I was, eavesdropping.
- I have stood still instead of fighting on her side as I did in the basement in Lobethal.
- I seemed to be standing still.
- She stood still, all amazed.
- She stood still, savouring the accumulation of days of her life behind her like beads on a string, something tangible.
- The law has not been standing still since Jorden v. Money.
- The young woman stood still, waiting and smiling: small as a child in her glimmering white silk.
not moving: We stood still and watched as the deer came closer. Keep still while I tie your shoe. the still waters of the lake2quiet and calm: The house was completely still.3not windy: a hot still day4British English a still drink does not contain gas: still or sparkling mineral water5still waters run deep used to say that someone who is quiet may have very strong feelings or a lot of knowledge—stillness noun [uncountable]: Somewhere in the stillness of the night, an owl hooted.still1 adverbstill2 adjectivestill3 nounstill4 verb
stillstill3 noun [countable] WORD ORIGINstill3
Origin:
1,3 1600-1700 ➔ STILL22 1500-1600 distillEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- I also have stills taken on the set as a movie was being made.
- There was Mark, who worked as assistant director, and did all the stills photography.
WORD SETS
absinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year. How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?
(=air in which there is no wind)· Smoke from the chimneys hung in the still air.
My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year.· The room was dead quiet while we waited for Ted to reply.
· Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends.
(=existing in the past and continuing to exist)· A number of his early photographs still exist.
How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. (=still have a chance of winning)· Swindon Town is still in the race, despite losing to Manchester City on Saturday.
(=without moving)· Young children find it almost impossible to sit still.
Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the jury is (still) out on something
1a photograph of a scene from a film2a piece of equipment for making alcoholic drinks from grain or potatoes3the still of the night/evening etc literary the calm and quiet of the night etc- No longer are her anxious snorts heard in the still of the night.
- The average person is unlikely to pick up this type of book, much less read it.
- Equally, science would be much less advanced than it is if the only available data were intuitive estimates of quantities.
- Half a century earlier his behaviour would have seemed much more normal and aroused much less criticism.
- In the end, the tax brought in much less revenue than originally forecast.
- On the battlefield armament was still much less important than discipline and fighting spirit.
- She could not afford the bus fare to see a doctor, much less his fee.
- The grouping of other languages of the world-and even of their number-is much less clear.
- There is not much chance of finding a razor blade, much less using it in the appropriate way.
- There was to be no pause for reflection, nor - much less - for a changeover from military to civilian rule.
- Could you stand still for just a minute and listen to me?
- Space technology has not stood still.
- But, although Ashley stood still and wary, her son showed no inhibitions.
- I stood still, right where I was, eavesdropping.
- I have stood still instead of fighting on her side as I did in the basement in Lobethal.
- I seemed to be standing still.
- She stood still, all amazed.
- She stood still, savouring the accumulation of days of her life behind her like beads on a string, something tangible.
- The law has not been standing still since Jorden v. Money.
- The young woman stood still, waiting and smiling: small as a child in her glimmering white silk.
still1 adverbstill2 adjectivestill3 nounstill4 verb
stillstill4 verb literary VERB TABLE
still
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | still |
| he, she, it | stills | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | stilled |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have stilled |
| he, she, it | has stilled | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had stilled |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will still |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have stilled |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am stilling |
| he, she, it | is stilling | |
| you, we, they | are stilling | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was stilling |
| you, we, they | were stilling | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been stilling |
| he, she, it | has been stilling | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been stilling |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be stilling |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been stilling |
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- When Nicandra came into the morning room, the air was stilled for a moment.
THESAURUSnot moving
not moving – use this especially about people who are not moving, or about places where there is no wind: · There was no wind and the trees were completely still.· Keep still while I tie your shoes.
not moving – use this about cars, trains, or objects: · The truck swerved and hit a stationary vehicle.
not moving or not able to move, especially because of fear or tiredness: · As the disease progressed, she became increasingly immobile.
completely still – used especially in literature: · Kemp sat motionless as the verdict was read.
not moving because there is no wind – use this about air and water: · The lake was calm.
if traffic is at a standstill it is not moving: · Traffic was at a standstill on the motorway.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year. How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?
(=air in which there is no wind)· Smoke from the chimneys hung in the still air.
My grandparents are still alive. It was even better than last year.· The room was dead quiet while we waited for Ted to reply.
· Even though we’re completely different, we’re still friends.
(=existing in the past and continuing to exist)· A number of his early photographs still exist.
How can I cut your hair if you won’t keep still! She would lie awake worrying. Cheer up. At least you’re still in one piece. (=still have a chance of winning)· Swindon Town is still in the race, despite losing to Manchester City on Saturday.
(=without moving)· Young children find it almost impossible to sit still.
Stand still (=do not move) and listen to me. Time seems to have stood still in this lovely hotel. I’m still undecided about how I’ll vote. Suppose Rose, or worse still, Peter had seen the photograph?PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► the jury is (still) out on something
1[intransitive, transitive] to stop moving, or make something stop moving: - The average person is unlikely to pick up this type of book, much less read it.
- Equally, science would be much less advanced than it is if the only available data were intuitive estimates of quantities.
- Half a century earlier his behaviour would have seemed much more normal and aroused much less criticism.
- In the end, the tax brought in much less revenue than originally forecast.
- On the battlefield armament was still much less important than discipline and fighting spirit.
- She could not afford the bus fare to see a doctor, much less his fee.
- The grouping of other languages of the world-and even of their number-is much less clear.
- There is not much chance of finding a razor blade, much less using it in the appropriate way.
- There was to be no pause for reflection, nor - much less - for a changeover from military to civilian rule.
- Could you stand still for just a minute and listen to me?
- Space technology has not stood still.
- But, although Ashley stood still and wary, her son showed no inhibitions.
- I stood still, right where I was, eavesdropping.
- I have stood still instead of fighting on her side as I did in the basement in Lobethal.
- I seemed to be standing still.
- She stood still, all amazed.
- She stood still, savouring the accumulation of days of her life behind her like beads on a string, something tangible.
- The law has not been standing still since Jorden v. Money.
- The young woman stood still, waiting and smiling: small as a child in her glimmering white silk.
The ground beneath them trembled, then stilled.2[intransitive, transitive] if a noise stills or is stilled, it stops: The murmurs stilled. He stilled their protests with a wave of his hands.3[transitive] if a doubt or fear is stilled, it becomes weaker or goes away