Meaning Of The Word Still

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still adverb uses
If a situation that used to exist still exists, it has continued and exists now.
If something that has not yet happened could still happen, it is possible that it will happen. If something that has not yet happened is still to happen, it will happen at a later time.

still equipment
countable noun: A still is a piece of equipment used to make strong alcoholic drinks by a process called distilling.

still in American English 1
without sound; quiet; silent
adjective: remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary
adverb: at this or that time; as previously
conjunction: and yet; but yet; nevertheless
noun: stillness or silence

still in American English 2
an apparatus used for distilling liquids, esp. alcoholic liquors
to distill
noun: a distilling apparatus, consisting of a vessel in which a liquid is heated and vaporized and a cooling device or coil for condensing the vapor

still in British English 1
adjective: motionless; stationary
adverb: continuing now or in the future as in the past
noun: silence or tranquillity
sentence connector: even then; nevertheless
verb: to make or become still, quiet, or calm

still in British English 2
noun: an apparatus for carrying out distillation, consisting of a vessel in which a mixture is heated, a condenser to turn the vapour back to liquid, and a receiver to hold the distilled liquid, used esp in the manufacture of spirits

still not moving or making a noise
If you stay still, you stay in the same position and do not move.
adjective: Drinks that are still do not contain any bubbles of carbon dioxide.
adjective: If a place is still, it is quiet and shows no sign of activity.
adjective: If air or water is still, it is not moving.

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