STILL


Meaning of STILL in English

n.

Function: adverb

Date: before 12th century

1 : without motion <sit still >

2 archaic a : ALWAYS , CONTINUALLY b : in a progressive manner : INCREASINGLY

3 ― used as a function word to indicate the continuance of an action or condition < still lives there> <drink it while it's still hot>

4 : in spite of that : NEVERTHELESS <those who take the greatest care still make mistakes>

5 a : EVEN 2C <a still more difficult problem> <heavier still > b : YET 1A <has still to be recognized>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.