still (EN)

adjective, adverb, noun, verb

adjective “still”

1. lacking movement or sound
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   The cat remained perfectly still as the mouse scurried across the floor.
2. without bubbles or fizz
   She preferred her lemonade still, without any bubbles tickling her nose.

adverb “still”

1. continuing until the present time
   Are you still working on that project?
2. to an even greater degree
   She was fast, but he was faster, and their coach is fastest still.
3. in spite of that
   He was running late, bet he still stopped to help the lost puppy.
4. (extending a list) additionally
   Some people walk to work; others ride bikes; still others drive cars.

noun “still”

1. a quiet time or situation
   In the still of the early morning, you could hear the dewdrops falling from the leaves.
2. a photograph taken from a scene in a movie
   The director chose a haunting still from the movie to use for the promotional poster.
3. an apparatus for distilling alcoholic or other substances
   The moonshiner checked the still to ensure it was properly condensing the alcohol vapor into liquid.

verb “still”

1. to make or become quiet or calm
   She sang a lullaby to still the crying baby.