The word "still" can be used in a variety of ways, primarily as an adverb and an adjective. As an adverb, it usually means "up to and including the present time" or "even now." As an adjective, it can describe something that is motionless or calm. In both usages, it conveys a sense of continuity or absence of motion.
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The word "still" comes from the Old English word "stille," which means "quiet, calm, or motionless." It has Germanic roots, holding similar meanings in other Germanic languages as well.