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Still vs. Remain — What's the Difference?

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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.

Remain

To continue in the same state or condition
These matters remain in doubt.

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

Remain

To continue to be in the same place; stay or stay behind
We are remaining at home.

Still

Deep silence and calm; stillness
The still of the night
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Remain

To be left after the removal, loss, passage, or destruction of others
Only a few trees remained after the storm. ].

Still

An ordinary static photograph as opposed to a motion picture, especially a single shot from a cinema film
Stills photography
Film stills

Remain

That which is left; relic; remainder.

Still

An apparatus for distilling alcoholic drinks such as whisky.

Remain

(in the plural) That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.

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

Remain

Posthumous works or productions, especially literary works.

Still

Nevertheless; all the same
I'm afraid he's crazy. Still, he's harmless

Remain

(obsolete) State of remaining; stay.

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

Remain

To stay after others or other parts have been removed or otherwise disappeared.
After three rounds of interviews, only 5 candidates remained.
I like to make more than enough food if I have people round for dinner, so I can eat my way through what remains in the following days.

Still

Make or become still; quieten
She raised her hand, stilling Erica's protests
The din in the hall stilled

Remain

(mathematics) To be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
If you divide 20 apples between three people, each gets six and two remain.

Still

Not moving or in motion
The patient must be still for the doctor to work.

Remain

To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.

Still

Free from disturbance, agitation, or commotion
The still waters of the lake.

Remain

To await; to be left to.

Still

Of or relating to a single or static photograph as opposed to a movie.

Remain

(copulative) To continue in a state of being.
There was no food in the house, so I had to remain hungry.
The light remained red for two full minutes.

Still

Making or characterized by no sound or faint sound
The crowd cheered and then grew still.

Remain

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.
Gather up the fragments that remain.
Of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.
That . . . remains to be proved.

Still

Not carbonated; lacking effervescence
A still wine.

Remain

To continue unchanged in place, form, or condition, or undiminished in quantity; to abide; to stay; to endure; to last.
Remain a widow at thy father's house.
Childless thou art; childless remain.

Still

Silence; quiet
The still of the night.

Remain

To await; to be left to.
The easier conquest now remains thee.

Still

A still photograph, especially one taken from a scene of a movie and used for promotional purposes.

Remain

State of remaining; stay.
Which often, since my here remain in England,I 've seen him do.

Still

A still-life picture.

Remain

That which is left; relic; remainder; - chiefly in the plural.
When this remain of horror has entirely subsided.

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.

Remain

That which is left of a human being after the life is gone; relics; a dead body.
Old warriors whose adored remainsIn weeping vaults her hallowed earth contains!

Still

A distillery.

Remain

The posthumous works or productions, esp. literary works, of one who is dead; as, Cecil's

Still

Without movement; motionlessly
Stand still.

Remain

Stay the same; remain in a certain state;
The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it
Rest assured
Stay alone
He remained unmoved by her tears
The bad weather continued for another week

Still

At the present time; for the present
We are still waiting.

Remain

Continue in a place, position, or situation;
After graduation, she stayed on in Cambridge as a student adviser
Stay with me, please
Despite student protests, he remained Dean for another year
She continued as deputy mayor for another year

Still

Up to or at a specified time; yet
Still had not made up her mind.

Remain

Be left; of persons, questions, problems, results, evidence, etc.;
There remains the question of who pulled the trigger
Carter remains the only President in recent history under whose Presidency the U.S. did not fight a war

Still

At a future time; eventually
May still see the error of his ways.

Remain

Stay behind;
The smell stayed in the room
The hostility remained long after they made up

Still

In increasing amount or degree; even
And still further complaints.

Still

In addition; besides
Had still another helping.

Still

All the same; nevertheless.

Still

To make motionless or unagitated
The afternoon heat stilled the breeze.

Still

To make quiet; silence
"a ... cold wind that stilled even the chorus of insects" (David Campbell).

Still

To allay or calm
The parents stilled their child's fears of the dark.

Still

To become still.

Still

Not moving; calm.
Sit there and stay still!
Still waters run deep.

Still

Not effervescing; not sparkling.
Still water; still wines

Still

Uttering no sound; silent.

Still

(not comparable) Having the same stated quality continuously from a past time

Still

Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.

Still

(obsolete) Constant; continual.

Still

Without motion.
They stood still until the guard was out of sight.

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.

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.

Still

(conjunctive) Nevertheless.
I’m not hungry, but I’ll still manage to find room for dessert.
Yeah, but still...

Still

Always; invariably; constantly; continuously.

Still

(extensive) Even, yet.
Some dogs howl, more yelp, still more bark.

Still

A period of calm or silence.
The still of the night

Still

(photography) A photograph, as opposed to movie footage.

Still

(slang) A resident of the Falkland Islands.

Still

A device for distilling liquids.

Still

(catering) A large water boiler used to make tea and coffee.

Still

(catering) The area in a restaurant used to make tea and coffee, separate from the main kitchen.

Still

A building where liquors are distilled; a distillery.

Still

To calm down, to quiet.
To still the raging sea

Still

(obsolete) To trickle, drip.

Still

To cause to fall by drops.

Still

To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.

Still

Motionless; at rest; quiet; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still.

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.

Still

Not disturbed by noise or agitation; quiet; calm; as, a still evening; a still atmosphere.

Still

Comparatively quiet or silent; soft; gentle; low.

Still

Constant; continual.
By still practice learn to know thy meaning.

Still

Not effervescing; not sparkling; as, still wines.

Still

Freedom from noise; calm; silence; as, the still of midnight.

Still

A steep hill or ascent.

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.

Still

A house where liquors are distilled; a distillery.

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.

Still

In the future as now and before.
Hourly joys be still upon you!

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.

Still

In an increasing or additional degree; even more; - much used with comparatives.
The guilt being great, the fear doth still exceed.

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.

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.

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.

Still

To stop, as noise; to silence.
With his name the mothers still their babies.

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.

Still

To cause to fall by drops.

Still

To expel spirit from by heat, or to evaporate and condense in a refrigeratory; to distill.

Still

To drop, or flow in drops; to distill.

Still

A static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes);
He wanted some stills for a magazine ad

Still

(poetic) tranquil silence;
The still of the night

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

Still

A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

Still

Make calm or still;
Quiet the dragons of worry and fear

Still

Cause to be quiet or not talk;
Please silence the children in the church!

Still

Lessen the intensity of or calm;
The news eased my conscience
Still the fears

Still

Make motionless

Still

Not in physical motion;
The inertia of an object at rest

Still

Marked by absence of sound;
A silent house
Soundless footsteps on the grass
The night was still

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

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

Still

Not sparkling;
A still wine
Still mineral water

Still

Free from noticeable current;
A still pond
Still waters run deep

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?

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

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

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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