still

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

he wanted some stills for a magazine ad

2.(poetic) tranquil silence;

the still of the night

3.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

4.a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

5.not in physical motion;

the inertia of an object at rest

6.marked by absence of sound;

a silent house

7.free from disturbance;

a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay

8.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

9.not sparkling;

a still wine

10.free from noticeable current;

a still pond

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

it's still warm outside

12.despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);

although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it

13.to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons;

looked sick and felt even worse

14.without moving or making a sound;

he sat still as a statue

1.make calm or still;

quiet the dragons of worry and fear

2.cause to be quiet or not talk;

Please silence the children in the church!

3.lessen the intensity of or calm;

The news eased my conscience

4.make motionless