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
Example sentences :
  • "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

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