Still - English meaning

verb

(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.

Usage examples:

The storm suddenly abated

verb

To become less strong

Usage examples:

The storm/wind/rain has started to abate., the fighting in the area shows no sign of abating.

phrase

In spite of this; nevertheless.

Usage examples:

She knew they had meant it kindly, but it had hurt all the same

idiom

Despite what has just been said

Usage examples:

It rained every day of our holiday - but we had a good time all the same.

verb

Diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).

Usage examples:

The report attempted to educate the public and allay fears

verb

To make a negative emotion less strong or a problem less difficult

Usage examples:

I was nervous, but seeing her allayed my fears.

verb

If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry, you cause them to feel it less or to feel calm again

Usage examples:

The government is trying to allay public fears/concern about the spread of the disease.

verb

Pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.

Usage examples:

Amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups

verb

To prevent further disagreement or fighting by letting the opposing side have something that they want

Usage examples:

He was a crucial ally who the country needed to appease., they were given a small pay rise but this…

verb

To get rid of unpleasant feelings or make them less strong

Usage examples:

We try to appease our guilty consciences by making donations to charity., his resignation did littl…

verb

Make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

Usage examples:

The letter assuaged the fears of most members

verb

To make unpleasant feelings less strong

Usage examples:

The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.

verb

To stop being active for a period of time in order to relax and get back your strength, or to cause someone or something to stop doing an activity in order to get back strength

Usage examples:

[ i ] we hiked for five miles and then rested for a while., [ t ] the coach decided to rest some of…

idiom

Used to mean that you accept that a piece of information is true but it does not change your opinion of the subject you are discussing

Usage examples:

Building a new children's home will cost a lot of money but, be that as it may, there is an urgent …

conjunction

Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

Usage examples:

He stumbled but didn't fall

preposition

Except; apart from; other than.

Usage examples:

We were never anything but poor

adverb

No more than; only.

Usage examples:

He is but a shadow of his former self

adjective

Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

Usage examples:

She had to keep calm at all costs

noun

The absence of strong emotions; calm feelings.

Usage examples:

His usual calm deserted him

verb

Make (someone) tranquil and quiet; soothe.

Usage examples:

I took him inside and tried to calm him down

noun

The state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.

Usage examples:

Those who worked with him refer time and again to his calmness under pressure

noun

The quality of being peaceful, quiet, and without worry

Usage examples:

Mark exudes calmness and never gets rattled., despite the calmness of his voice, i could tell he wa…

noun

The quality of having no hurried movement or noise

Usage examples:

This area is good for swimming because of the relative calmness of the waters.

idiom

Despite what has just been said

Usage examples:

He forgets most things, but having said that, he always remembers my birthday.

adverb

Nevertheless; however.

Usage examples:

Howbeit, i've no proof of the thing

adverb

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Usage examples:

People tend to put on weight in middle age. however, gaining weight is not inevitable

adverb

To whatever amount or degree

Usage examples:

However fast we drive, we’re not going to get there in time., if emma likes something she’ll buy it…

verb

Make (someone) be quiet or stop talking.

Usage examples:

He placed a finger before pursed lips to hush her

noun

A silence.

Usage examples:

A hush descended over the crowd

noun

Quiet or silence, esp. after noise

Usage examples:

A hush fell over the crowd., hush! you’ll wake the baby!

adjective

Not moving; motionless.

Usage examples:

She sat immobile for a long time

adjective

Not moving, or not able to move or be moved

Usage examples:

He is in a cast to keep his spine immobile., the brace immobilized my elbow while the injury healed.

verb

Make or become less; diminish.

Usage examples:

The years have lessened the gap in age between us

verb

To become or make something smaller in amount or degree

Usage examples:

[ t ] keeping your weight down can lessen the risk of heart disease.

verb

To make something smaller, less noticeable, etc., or to become smaller, less noticeable, etc.

Usage examples:

Corporate executives are keen to embrace "green technology" in order to lessen their dependence on …

idiom

Become less in amount or intensity

phrasal verb

(of something undesirable) become less intense.

Usage examples:

The rain's letting up—it'll be clear soon

phrasal verb

(esp. of something unpleasant) to become less strong or stop

Usage examples:

When the rain lets up we’ll go for a walk.

verb

Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.

Usage examples:

The rhythm of the boat lulled her to sleep

noun

A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.

Usage examples:

For two days there had been a lull in the fighting

verb

To cause someone to feel calm, sleepy, or safe

Usage examples:

The music lulled the infant to sleep., we were all lulled into thinking they wouldn't do anything.,…

adjective

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

Usage examples:

We walked at a moderate pace

noun

A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.

Usage examples:

An unlikely alliance of radicals and moderates

verb

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

Usage examples:

I shall not moderate my criticism

adjective

Not moving; stationary.

Usage examples:

An eagle hung almost motionless close to the ground

adjective

Not moving

Usage examples:

He looks made of stone, utterly motionless (= completely without movement).

adjective

Without moving

Usage examples:

The horse lay motionless on the ground, as if dead.

adverb

Nevertheless.

Usage examples:

But natheless: should you be unlucky, it should be possible to talk to them about it.

adverb

In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.

Usage examples:

Statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading

adverb

Despite what has just been said or referred to

Usage examples:

Their team hadn’t lost a game the entire season. nevertheless, we beat them by a huge margin last n…

adverb

In spite of that; nevertheless.

Usage examples:

It was the barest of welcomes, but it was a welcome nonetheless

adverb

Despite what has just been said or referred to; nevertheless

Usage examples:

There are possible risks, but nonetheless, we feel it’s a sound investment.

preposition

In spite of.

Usage examples:

Notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict

adverb

Nevertheless; in spite of this.

Usage examples:

I didn't like it. notwithstanding, i remained calm

conjunction

Although; in spite of the fact that.

Usage examples:

Notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently

verb

Quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

Usage examples:

He had to pacify angry spectators

verb

To cause someone who is angry or upset to be calm and satisfied

Usage examples:

The governor later apologized, but union members weren’t pacified., the us plans to send troops to …

noun

Freedom from disturbance; tranquillity.

Usage examples:

He just wanted to drink a few beers in peace

exclamation

Used as a friendly greeting.

verb

Leave.

Usage examples:

I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out

noun

A state of being quiet and calm

Usage examples:

We love the freedom and peacefulness of our life here., a kind of peacefulness overcame him as he s…

adjective

Making little or no noise.

Usage examples:

The car has a quiet, economical engine

noun

Absence of noise or bustle; silence; calm.

Usage examples:

The ringing of the telephone shattered the early morning quiet

verb

Make or become silent, calm, or still.

Usage examples:

There are ways of quieting kids down

verb

Make or become quiet and calm.

Usage examples:

Her mother was trying to quieten her

verb

To (cause someone to) become calmer or less noisy

Usage examples:

The barking dogs quietened (down) when they recognized me.

noun

Absence of noise or bustle; calm.

Usage examples:

He loved the quietness and stillness of early summer days

noun

A state of stillness, calmness, and quiet in a person or place.

Usage examples:

It highlights her quietude and wise passivity

noun

A state of being calm and peaceful

Usage examples:

In many of his poems the poet reflects on the quietude of the countryside.

noun

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Usage examples:

An oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city

verb

Resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).

Usage examples:

The unions have settled their year-long dispute with hollywood producers

noun

A wooden bench with a high back and arms, typically incorporating a box under the seat.

Usage examples:

She read to her brother, who sat on the settle opposite her

verb

To get or to become comfortable

Usage examples:

[ t ] campbell settled herself in front of a blazing fire., [ i ] he settled back in his chair and …

noun

Complete absence of sound.

Usage examples:

Sirens pierce the silence of the night

verb

Prohibit or prevent from speaking.

Usage examples:

She was silenced by the officer's stern look

noun

An absence of sound; complete quiet

Usage examples:

A profound silence spread itself through the sleeping house., [ u ] the two men ate in silence and …

verb

Make or become slack.

Usage examples:

He slackened his grip

verb

Become slow or slower

verb

To loosen something, or to become loose

Usage examples:

[ i ] his muscles slackened under the steaming shower., [ t ] let’s slacken our pace a little.

verb

Gently calm (a person or their feelings).

Usage examples:

A shot of brandy might soothe his nerves

verb

To cause someone to be less upset or angry, or to cause something to hurt less

Usage examples:

I picked up the crying child and tried to soothe her., a soothing ointment for sunburn

adjective

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Usage examples:

A car collided with a stationary vehicle

adjective

Not moving, or not changing

Usage examples:

House prices have been stationary for months.

noun

The absence of movement or sound.

Usage examples:

Absolute stillness greeted our gaze

noun

Total lack of movement or changing of position

Usage examples:

They gazed into the stillness of the water., something about her stillness, her absolute focus, cal…

adverb

Without moving; completely still

Usage examples:

He stood stock-still, waiting for them to pass.

verb

Overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

Usage examples:

She managed to subdue an instinct to applaud

verb

Put down by force or intimidation

verb

To reduce the force of (someone or something)

Usage examples:

She’d be hard to subdue if she got mad.

verb

Become less intense, violent, or severe.

Usage examples:

I'll wait a few minutes until the storm subsides

verb

(of a condition) to become less strong, or (of an activity or disagreement) to become less violent

Usage examples:

When her pain didn’t subside, matt drove her to the hospital., friction between the groups subsided…

noun

The quality or state of being tranquil; calm.

Usage examples:

Passing cars are the only noise that disturbs the tranquillity of rural life

noun

A peaceful, calm state, without noise, violence, worry, etc.

Usage examples:

Living in peace and tranquillity, i love the tranquillity of the countryside.

adjective

Not moving; still.

Usage examples:

Claudia sat unmoving behind her desk

adjective

Not moving

Usage examples:

His body was still and unmoving, his gaze fixed. he was oblivious to everything else in the world b…

verb

Make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.

Usage examples:

Fault lines had weakened and shattered the rocks

verb

To make or become weak or weaker

Usage examples:

[ i ] the country’s economy continues to weaken., [ t ] long exposure to vibration can weaken aircr…

verb

To become or make something or someone become less powerful, successful, effective, etc.

Usage examples:

A series of scandals weakened investor confidence., the plan has divided the country and weakened t…

adverb

In addition; as a further factor or consideration.

Usage examples:

The whole is light and portable, and ornamental withal

preposition

With (used at the end of a clause).

Usage examples:

We sat with little to nourish ourselves withal but vile water

adverb

In addition

Usage examples:

He was a man of great means, and of great intellect withal., it was, withal, a carefully crafted sp…

adverb

Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then.

Usage examples:

I haven't told anyone else yet

conjunction

But at the same time; but nevertheless.

Usage examples:

The path was dark, yet i slowly found my way

adverb

(used in negative statements and questions) at this time or at that time; now or then

Usage examples:

"is dinner ready?" "not yet.", has janet finished her homework yet?, he had not yet decided what to…