Still

Question 1

What is the definition, synonym, and example sentences of “still” as a “verb” ?

Answer 1

still [verb]

[Definition 1]
to become calm and quiet; to make something calm and quiet

“Menenangkan”

[synonym]

[Sentences]
- The wind stilled.
- She spoke quietly to still the frightened child.
- to still someone’s doubts/fears

Question 2

What is the definition, synonym, and example sentences of “still” as a “adverb” ?

Answer 2

still [adverb]

[Definition 1]
continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing

“Masih”

[synonym]

[Sentences]
- I wrote to them last month and I’m still waiting for a reply.
- Mom, I’m still hungry!
- Do you still live at the same address?

[Definition 2]
despite what has just been said

“Tetap”

[synonym]

[Sentences]
- Although he promised faithfully to come, I still didn’t think he would.
- We searched everywhere but we still couldn’t find it
- The weather was cold and wet. Still, we had a great time

Question 3

What is the definition, synonym, and example sentences of “still” as a “Adjective” ?

Answer 3

still [adjective]
/stɪl/

[Definition]
not moving; calm and quiet

“Tenang”

[synonym]

[Sentences]
- Keep still while I brush your hair
- The kids found it hard to stay still
- Can’t you sit still?

Question 4

What is the definition, synonym, and example sentences of “still” as a “noun” ?

Answer 4

still [noun]
/stɪl/

[Definition 1]
a photograph of a scene from a movie or video

“Fragmen Gambar”

[synonym]

[Sentences]
- a publicity still from his new movie
- The police studied the stills from the security video

[Definition 2]
a piece of equipment that is used for making strong alcoholic drinks

“Penyulingan”

[synonym]

[Sentences]
a whiskey still

Question 5

What ia the meaning of “STILL” as a conjungtion ?

Answer 5

Konjungsi :

1. Namun
2. Tetapi
3. Walaupun demikian
4. Walaupun begitu

Contoh :

Still, the potential to underestimate the cognitive abilities of young children persists in the preschool and kindergarten years.