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adjective · noun · adverb · verb

Still can refer to a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes), a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation, or (poetic) tranquil silence. As a verb, still can mean to cause to be quiet or not talk, lessen the intensity of or calm, or make calm or still.

18 meanings5 lettersScrabble 5

Length

5

Scrabble

5

WWF

7

Starts

ST

Ends

ILL

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “STILL” Mean?

still has 18 documented senses across adjective, noun, adverb, verb.

Adjective

6 senses
1

not in physical motion

She remained motionless, yet poised to take flight

2

marked by absence of sound

a silent house

soundless footsteps on the grass

the night was still

3

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

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

the quiet waters of a lagoon

a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky

a smooth channel crossing

4

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

Cezanne's still life of apples

5

not sparkling

a still wine

still mineral water

6

free from noticeable current

a still pond

still waters run deep

Noun

4 senses
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

Synonyms

Adverb

4 senses
1

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

it's still warm outside

will you still love me when we're old and grey?

2

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

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

while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed

he was a stern yet fair master

granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

3

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

looked sick and felt even worse

an even (or still) more interesting problem

still another problem must be solved

a yet sadder tale

Synonyms

4

without moving or making a sound

he sat still as a statue

time stood still

they waited stock-still outside the door

he couldn't hold still any longer

Verb

4 senses
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

still the fears

The good news will still her

4

make motionless

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

5

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Word Intelligence

Explore the word still with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

not in physical motion

Length

5 letters

Starts With

S

Ends With

L

Vowels

1

Consonants

4

Letters

S, T, I, L, L

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

s
t
i
l
l

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for still.

STILL is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 5.
It starts with S and ends with L.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 20%.
It has 1 repeated letter.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCDD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVCC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using still in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★☆☆☆

STILL has a Scrabble score of 5. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

STILL is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

STILL can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

STILL contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside still.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

1

Highest Value Letter

S

Letter Pattern

ABCDD

CV Pattern

CCVCC

Vowel Share

20%

Consonant Share

80%

Bigrams

ST, TI, IL, LL

Trigrams

STI, TIL, ILL

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for still.

STILL is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with S and ends with L, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVCC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CCVCC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 5, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with L, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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