i m italian and i want to know what does "still" means ... i love england (canterburry) and i love english and the british cultur ... please help me..
2007-01-14 00:02:52 · 14 answers · asked by sissi 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
still = no movement. e.g. a photograph is a 'still' picture whereby a film would be a 'moving' picture.
2007-01-14 00:08:24 · answer #1 · answered by CHRIS P 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The word still usually refers to an ingoing activity, as in, I am still typing this answer. You can also say, "stand still." or do not move and, "keep still" which would mean to be quiet.
As a noun, a still is a device for distilling a drink, or purifying it and create an alcoholic drink like gin.
2007-01-14 08:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most commonly, it is used as an adverb, meaning ancora, anche; sempre, nodimeno, tuttavia, e.g. still more = ancora più.
It is used as an adjective, in the sense of non-moving: fermo, tranquillo, quieto, cheto, calmo; silenzioso; immobile or even morto (e.g. still life = natura morta). Also, for drinks = non-spumante.
Lastly, it can be a noun, meaning lambricco, distilleria.
2007-01-14 08:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by deedsallan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right to question the meaning of this word. Just another example of the English trying to confuse foreigners with our impossible language. Here are a few definitions.
noun: 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
noun: a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes) (Example: "He wanted some stills for a magazine ad")
noun: a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
noun: (poetic) tranquil silence (Example: "The still of the night")
verb: make motionless
verb: lessen the intensity of or calm (Example: "Still the fears")
verb: cause to be quiet or not talk
verb: make calm or still
adjective: free from noticeable current (Example: "A still pond")
adjective: 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 (Example: "A still photograph")
adjective: not sparkling (Example: "A still wine")
adjective: marked by absence of sound (Example: "The night was still")
adjective: free from disturbance (Example: "Scarcely a ripple on the still water")
adjective: not in physical motion
adverb: with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation (Example: "It's still warm outside")
adverb: without moving or making a sound (Example: "He sat still as a statue")
adverb: to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons (Example: "An even (or still) more interesting problem")
adverb: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) (Example: "Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go")
2007-01-14 08:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well Sissi, if you stopped moving about while I explain, you would be still, but it would still take me a long time to explain. One reason is that today father has left me in charge of the still whilst he goes round with the orders for our regulars who still like a drop............ OK?
2007-01-17 04:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are three main meanings.
Still = ancora. Come sei ancora troppo giovanne.
Still = immobile, calmo.
Still = Non gassato.
There are other meanings but if you want them all - forse devi comprare dizionario
Ciao
Baci
Jon C
2007-01-14 08:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still means not moving (as in still water)
Also you can say "I am still here" or "it is still early" to mean that the circumstances have not changed
2007-01-14 08:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Roy S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means i wanna plate of spagetti now mama........hahahahah
Still is a word used to describe something that is "not moving" or to describe something you havent done yet but you Still want to do it. Its a joining word in sentences, it doesnt mean much.
2007-01-14 08:06:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends what context it is used in. Check out Wikipedia link below which you can use to find out what words mean:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Still_%28disambiguation%29
2007-01-14 08:10:15 · answer #9 · answered by charlie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means a continuation of the described event/action.
it is still raining means it was raining and it continues to rain
He is still rich = he was rich and he continues to be rich
It also can mean stationary of movement
it can also mean the oppostie of fizzy
2007-01-14 08:09:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋