still

ADVERBADJECTIVENOUNVERB /stɪl/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S

still is a valid 5-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
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1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =5 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15
MEANING

What does still mean?

ADVERB · 3 SENSES
1

To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons.

“an even (or still) more interesting problem”

“still another problem must be solved”

SYNONYMS
2

Without moving or making a sound.

“he sat still as a statue”

“time stood still”

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3

Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession).

“granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go”

ADJECTIVE · 5 SENSES
1

Not in physical motion.

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2

Free from noticeable current.

“a still pond”

“still waters run deep”

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3

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves.

“scarcely a ripple on the still water”

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4

Marked by absence of sound.

“the night was still”

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5

Not sparkling.

“a still wine”

“still mineral water”

ANTONYMS
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

(poetic) tranquil silence.

“the still of the night”

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.

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3

A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes).

“he wanted some stills for a magazine ad”

4

A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation.

SYNONYMS
VERB · 4 SENSES
1

Make motionless.

3

Lessen the intensity of or calm.

“still the fears”

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OTHER · 2 SENSES
1

With reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation.

“it's still warm outside”

“will you still love me when we're old and grey?”

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2

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.

“a still photograph”

“Cezanne's still life of apples”

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Anagrams of still

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