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The pond was still in the morning.
What does Still mean?
not moving, or continuing.
Dictionary definition
Not moving, or continuing to happen or be true.
Example sentences
Still in a sentence
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I am still reading the same book.
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The word still can describe no movement or something that continues over time.
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What does still mean?
Still means not moving, or continuing.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to still?
Motionless is close in meaning to still in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for still?
Moving contrasts with still in this context.
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WordStill.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningStill means not moving, or continuing.
ExampleExample: The pond was still in the morning.
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Synonyms
Words like Still
motionlessUse when something is not moving.
quietUse when a place or thing has little sound or movement.
continuingUse when still means something keeps happening.
Antonyms
Opposite words
movingUse when something is not still.
finishedUse as a contrast when still means continuing.
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Word family
Still word family
Base word
still
adjective
stiller
More still, though more still is more common.
adjective
stillest
Most still, though most still is more common.
noun
stillness
The state of being still.
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Hint for students
not moving, or continuing.
Common mix-up
Still is not the same as moving. Still means not moving, or continuing.
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Read this model sentence: I am still reading the same book. Clue words: reading, same, book. Underline clue words that show why still fits instead of moving. Now write one new sentence that shows still without using the word still. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show still?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "I am still reading the same book." Why does still fit better than moving?
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