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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Still \Still\, adv. [AS. stille quietly. See {Still}, a. The
modern senses come from the idea of stopping and staying
still, or motionless.]
1. To this time; until and during the time now present; now
no less than before; yet.
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It hath been anciently reported, and is still
received. --Bacon.
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2. In the future as now and before.
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Hourly joys be still upon you! --Shak.
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3. In continuation by successive or repeated acts; always;
ever; constantly; uniformly.
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The desire of fame betrays an ambitious man into
indecencies that lessen his reputation; he is still
afraid lest any of his actions should be thrown away
in private. --Addison.
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Chemists would be rich if they could still do in
great quantities what they have sometimes done in
little. --Boyle.
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4. In an increasing or additional degree; even more; -- much
used with comparatives.
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The guilt being great, the fear doth still exceed.
--Shak.
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5. Notwithstanding what has been said or done; in spite of
what has occured; nevertheless; -- sometimes used as a
conjunction. See Synonym of {But}.
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As sunshine, broken in the rill,
Though turned astray, is sunshine still. --Moore.
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6. After that; after what is stated.
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In the primitive church, such as by fear being
compelled to sacrifice to strange gods, after
repented, and kept still the office of preaching the
gospel. --Whitgift.
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{Still and anon}, at intervals and repeatedly; continually;
ever and anon; now and then.
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And like the watchful minutes to the hour,
Still and anon cheered up the heavy time. --Shak.
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