still - Meaning in Tamil

still - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of still in English

still adjective

1. not sparkling

   Examples

   • "a still wine"
   • "still mineral water"
2. marked by absence of sound

   Examples

   • "a silent house"
   • "soundless footsteps on the grass"
   • "the night was still"
3. 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"
   • "Cezanne's still life of apples"
4. not in physical motion

   Example

   • "the inertia of an object at rest"
5. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

   Synonyms

   tranquil

   Examples

   • "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"
   • "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"
   • "a smooth channel crossing"
   • "scarcely a ripple on the still water"
   • "the quiet waters of a lagoon"
   • "unruffled water"
6. free from noticeable current

   Examples

   • "a still pond"
   • "still waters run deep"

still abverb

1. without moving or making a sound

   Examples

   • "he couldn't hold still any longer"
   • "he sat still as a statue"
   • "they waited stock-still outside the door"
   • "time stood still"
2. with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

   Examples

   • "it's still warm outside"
   • "will you still love me when we're old and grey?"
3. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

   Examples

   • "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"
   • "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
   • "he was a stern yet fair master"
   • "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"
4. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

   Examples

   • "a yet sadder tale"
   • "an even (or still) more interesting problem"
   • "looked sick and felt even worse"
   • "still another problem must be solved"

still noun

1. (poetic) tranquil silence

   Example

   • "the still of the night"
2. a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

   Example

   • "he wanted some stills for a magazine ad"
3. 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
4. a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

still verb

1. lessen the intensity of or calm

   Examples

   • "still the fears"
   • "The news eased my conscience"
2. make calm or still

   Synonyms

   tranquillise

   Example

   • "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
3. make motionless
4. cause to be quiet or not talk

   Example

   • "Please silence the children in the church!"

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