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still

[/stɪl/]
adjective/adverb/noun/verb
ainda; parado; destilaria
1. (adjective) not moving; motionless
The water was still and peaceful.
A água estava parada e tranquila.
2. (adverb) up to the present time; continuing; yet
He is still working on the project.
Ele ainda está trabalhando no projeto.
3. (adverb) however; nevertheless; but
The movie was long; still, it was worth watching.
O filme era longo; ainda assim, valia a pena assistir.
4. (noun) apparatus for distilling liquids
The moonshine was made in an illegal still.
A bebida caseira foi feita em uma destilaria ilegal.
5. (noun) a static photograph or frame from a film
They used a still from the movie in the advertisement.
Usaram um fotograma do filme no anúncio.
6. (verb) to calm or quiet something
She tried to still her racing thoughts.
Ela tentou acalmar seus pensamentos acelerados.
Synonyms
motionlessstationarycalmquietyetnonethelesshowever
Antonyms
movingactiverestlessturbulentagitated

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ainda
most common usage for the adverbial sense
General Brazilian
parado
common for the adjective meaning motionless
Portugal
imóvel
alternative for 'motionless' in European Portuguese
Portugal
ainda assim
used more frequently than in Brazilian Portuguese for 'nevertheless'

Related Idioms & Phrases

still waters run deep
keep still
hold still
still and all
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