Antonyms for still
| Grammar : Adj, conj, noun, verb |
| Spell : stil |
| Phonetic Transcription : stɪl |
Definition of still
Origin :- Old English stille "motionless, stationary," from West Germanic *steljaz (cf. Old Frisian, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch stille, Dutch stil, Old High German stilli, German still), from root *stel- "fixed, not moving, standing" (see stall (n.1)). Meaning "quiet, silent" emerged in later Old English. Euphemistic for "dead" in stillborn, etc. Still small voice is from KJV:
- And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: and after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice. [1 Kings 19:11-13]
- adj calm, motionless, quiet
- conj however
- noun quiet
- verb make quiet, motionless, calm
- "If you still love Paralus, I wonder you can be so quiet and cheerful," said Eudora.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- And still, dearest Philothea, your heart speaks the same language.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Proclus was covered with confusion, but still seemed half incredulous.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- His lines were gracefully full, his bearing had still the alertness of youth.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Is that brother of hers you told me about still makin' up to that party?
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Still he is well spotted, and them freckles mean iron in the blood.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Still he reflected that he would be unable to get out, and in the morning he could go for the constable.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Still, the thought of the gold in his pockets afforded some satisfaction.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- No, I couldn't help it, but still it wouldn't have happened if it had not been in my charge.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- He was still exerting his strength to the utmost when the whistle of the locomotive was heard.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
Synonyms for still
- after all
- allay
- alleviate
- appease
- arrest
- at rest
- balm
- becalm
- besides
- but
- buttoned up
- calm
- choke
- clammed up
- close-mouthed
- closed
- compose
- deathlike
- deathly
- deathly quiet
- deathly still
- decrease volume
- even
- fix
- fixed
- for all that
- furthermore
- gag
- halcyon
- howbeit
- hush
- hushed
- hushful
- inert
- lifeless
- lull
- muffle
- muzzle
- nevertheless
- noiseless
- noiselessness
- nonetheless
- notwithstanding
- pacific
- pacify
- peace
- peaceful
- placid
- quiet
- quieten
- quietness
- quietude
- restful
- sealed
- serene
- settle
- shush
- shut down
- shut up
- silence
- silent
- slack
- smooth
- smooth over
- soothe
- soundless
- soundlessness
- squash
- squelch
- stable
- stagnant
- stall
- static
- stationary
- still and all
- stillness
- stock-still
- stop
- subdue
- though
- tranquil
- tranquilize
- tranquillity
- undisturbed
- unruffled
- unstirring
- untroubled
- whist
- withal
- yet
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