Sparkling vs. Still
Difference Between Sparkling and Still
Sparkling➦
To give off sparks.
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Still➦
A still is an apparatus used to distill liquid mixtures by heating to selectively boil and then cooling to condense the vapor. A still uses the same concepts as a basic distillation apparatus, but on a much larger scale.
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Sparkling➦
To give off or reflect flashes of light; glitter
"The night seemed very large and still, and the stars sparkled like frost in the black sky" (Laura Ingalls Wilder). "The diamonds sparkled in a sunset ray that came through the slats of the shutters" (Edith Wharton).
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Still➦
not moving or making a sound
the still body of the young man
the sheriff commanded him to stand still and drop the gun
she sat very still, her eyes closed
he lay still, unable to move
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Sparkling➦
To be reflected in small flashes of light
"The light of the rising moon sparkled on the sea" (Arthur C. Clarke).
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Still➦
deep silence and calm; stillness
the still of the night
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Sparkling➦
To be brilliant in performance.
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Still➦
an ordinary static photograph as opposed to a motion picture, especially a single shot from a cinema film
stills photography
film stills
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Sparkling➦
To make or contain witty or intelligently lively remarks
Their conversation sparkled all evening.
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Still➦
an apparatus for distilling alcoholic drinks such as whisky.
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Sparkling➦
To release gas bubbles; effervesce
Champagne sparkles.
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Still➦
up to and including the present or the time mentioned; even now (or then) as formerly
he still lives with his mother
it was still raining
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Sparkling➦
A small spark or gleaming particle.
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Still➦
nevertheless; all the same
I'm afraid he's crazy. Still, he's harmless
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Sparkling➦
A glittering quality.
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Still➦
even (used with comparatives for emphasis)
Hank, already sweltering, began to sweat still more profusely
write, or better still, type, captions for the pictures
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Sparkling➦
Brilliant animation; vivacity.
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Still➦
make or become still; quieten
she raised her hand, stilling Erica's protests
the din in the hall stilled
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Sparkling➦
Emission of gas bubbles; effervescence.
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Still➦
Not moving or in motion
The patient must be still for the doctor to work.
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Sparkling➦
Of an object, reflecting light as if giving off tiny sparks or flashes of light.
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Still➦
Free from disturbance, agitation, or commotion
the still waters of the lake.
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Sparkling➦
Of a beverage, especially an alcoholic beverage, containing dissolved carbon dioxide (either naturally or that has been added) that comes out of solution in the form of many tiny bubbles.
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Still➦
Of or relating to a single or static photograph as opposed to a movie.
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Sparkling➦
(figurative) Brilliant and vivacious.
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Still➦
Making or characterized by no sound or faint sound
The crowd cheered and then grew still.
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Sparkling➦
Act or appearance of something that sparkles; a sparkle; a gleam.
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Still➦
Not carbonated; lacking effervescence
a still wine.
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Sparkling➦
A sparkling wine.
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Still➦
Silence; quiet
the still of the night.
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Sparkling➦
Emitting sparks; glittering; flashing; brilliant; lively; as, sparkling wine; sparkling eyes.
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Still➦
A still photograph, especially one taken from a scene of a movie and used for promotional purposes.
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Sparkling➦
a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash
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Still➦
A still-life picture.
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Sparkling➦
shining with brilliant points of light like stars;
sparkling snow
sparkling eyes
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Still➦
An apparatus for distilling liquids, such as alcohols, consisting of a vessel in which the substance is vaporized by heat and a cooling device in which the vapor is condensed.
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Sparkling➦
marked by high spirits or excitement;
his fertile effervescent mind
scintillating personality
sparkling conversation
a row of sparkly cheerleaders
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Still➦
A distillery.
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Sparkling➦
used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide;
sparkling wines
sparkling water
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Still➦
Without movement; motionlessly
stand still.
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Sparkling➦
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light;
bugle beads all aglitter
glinting eyes
glinting water
his glittering eyes were cold and malevolent
shop window full of glittering Christmas trees
glittery costume jewelry
scintillant mica
the scintillating stars
a dress with sparkly sequins
`glistering' is an archaic term
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Still➦
At the present time; for the present
We are still waiting.
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Still➦
Up to or at a specified time; yet
still had not made up her mind.
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Still➦
At a future time; eventually
may still see the error of his ways.
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Still➦
In increasing amount or degree; even
and still further complaints.
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Still➦
In addition; besides
had still another helping.
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Still➦
All the same; nevertheless.
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Still➦
To make motionless or unagitated
The afternoon heat stilled the breeze.
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To make quiet; silence
"a ... cold wind that stilled even the chorus of insects" (David Campbell).
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Still➦
To allay or calm
The parents stilled their child's fears of the dark.
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Still➦
To become still.
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Still➦
Not moving; calm.
Sit there and stay still!
Still waters run deep.
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Still➦
Not effervescing; not sparkling.
still water; still wines
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Still➦
Uttering no sound; silent.
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Still➦
(not comparable) Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time
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Still➦
Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
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Still➦
(obsolete) Constant; continual.
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Still➦
Without motion.
They stood still until the guard was out of sight.
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Still➦
(aspect) Up to a time, as in the preceding time.
Is it still raining?
It was still raining five minutes ago.
We've seen most of the sights, but we are still visiting the museum.
I’m still not wise enough to answer that.
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Still➦
(degree) To an even greater degree. Used to modify comparative adjectives or adverbs.
Tom is tall; Dick is taller; Harry is still taller / Harry is taller still.
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Still➦
(conjunctive) Nevertheless.
I’m not hungry, but I’ll still manage to find room for dessert.
Yeah, but still...
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Still➦
Always; invariably; constantly; continuously.
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Still➦
(extensive) Even, yet.
Some dogs howl, more yelp, still more bark.
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Still➦
A period of calm or silence.
the still of the night
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Still➦
(photography) A photograph, as opposed to movie footage.
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Still➦
(slang) A resident of the Falkland Islands.
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Still➦
A device for distilling liquids.
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Still➦
(catering) A large water boiler used to make tea and coffee.
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Still➦
(catering) The area in a restaurant used to make tea and coffee, separate from the main kitchen.
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Still➦
A building where liquors are distilled; a distillery.
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Still➦
To calm down, to quiet.
to still the raging sea
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Still➦
(obsolete) To trickle, drip.
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Still➦
To cause to fall by drops.
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Still➦
To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.
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Still➦
Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.
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Still➦
Uttering no sound; silent; as, the audience is still; the animals are still.
The sea that roared at thy command,At thy command was still.
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Still➦
Not disturbed by noise or agitation; quiet; calm; as, a still evening; a still atmosphere.
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Still➦
Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.
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Constant; continual.
By still practice learn to know thy meaning.
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Still➦
Not effervescing; not sparkling; as, still wines.
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Freedom from noise; calm; silence; as, the still of midnight.
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Still➦
A steep hill or ascent.
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Still➦
A vessel, boiler, or copper used in the distillation of liquids; specifically, one used for the distillation of alcoholic liquors; a retort. The name is sometimes applied to the whole apparatus used in in vaporization and condensation.
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Still➦
A house where liquors are distilled; a distillery.
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Still➦
To this time; until and during the time now present; now no less than before; yet.
It hath been anciently reported, and is still received.
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Still➦
In the future as now and before.
Hourly joys be still upon you!
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Still➦
In continuation by successive or repeated acts; always; ever; constantly; uniformly.
The desire of fame betrays an ambitious man into indecencies that lessen his reputation; he is still afraid lest any of his actions should be thrown away in private.
Chemists would be rich if they could still do in great quantities what they have sometimes done in little.
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Still➦
In an increasing or additional degree; even more; - much used with comparatives.
The guilt being great, the fear doth still exceed.
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Still➦
Notwithstanding what has been said or done; in spite of what has occured; nevertheless; - sometimes used as a conjunction. See Synonym of But.
As sunshine, broken in the rill,Though turned astray, is sunshine still.
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Still➦
After that; after what is stated.
In the primitive church, such as by fear being compelled to sacrifice to strange gods, after repented, and kept still the office of preaching the gospel.
And like the watchful minutes to the hour,Still and anon cheered up the heavy time.
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Still➦
To stop, as motion or agitation; to cause to become quiet, or comparatively quiet; to check the agitation of; as, to still the raging sea.
He having a full sway over the water, had power to still and compose it, as well as to move and disturb it.
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Still➦
To stop, as noise; to silence.
With his name the mothers still their babies.
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Still➦
To appease; to calm; to quiet, as tumult, agitation, or excitement; as, to still the passions.
Toil that would, at least, have stilled an unquiet impulse in me.
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Still➦
To cause to fall by drops.
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Still➦
To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.
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Still➦
To drop, or flow in drops; to distill.
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Still➦
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes);
he wanted some stills for a magazine ad
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Still➦
(poetic) tranquil silence;
the still of the night
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Still➦
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
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Still➦
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
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Still➦
make calm or still;
quiet the dragons of worry and fear
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Still➦
cause to be quiet or not talk;
Please silence the children in the church!
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Still➦
lessen the intensity of or calm;
The news eased my conscience
still the fears
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Still➦
make motionless
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Still➦
not in physical motion;
the inertia of an object at rest
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Still➦
marked by absence of sound;
a silent house
soundless footsteps on the grass
the night was still
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Still➦
free from disturbance;
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
scarcely a ripple on the still water
unruffled water
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Still➦
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
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Still➦
not sparkling;
a still wine
still mineral water
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free from noticeable current;
a still pond
still waters run deep
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Still➦
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?
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Still➦
despite anything to the contrary (usually following 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
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Still➦
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
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Still➦
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
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