still
Usage
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Still implies that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable: We have to go on foot; still (“it is probable and possible that”), we'll get there. Yet implies that in spite of a preceding concession, there is still a chance for a different outcome: We are going; yet (“in spite of all, some day”), we shall return. Nevertheless implies a concession that should not be forgotten in making a summing up: We are going; nevertheless (“do not forget that”), we shall return. But marks an opposition or contrast, though in a casual way: We are going, but we shall return. However indicates a less marked opposition, but displays a second consideration to be compared with the first: We are going; however (“notice this also”), we shall return.
Example Sentences
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“Sure, yeah, I love horses,” said Islas, who was born in Los Angeles but grew up in San Diego and still lives there.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
A year ago today, Liverpool fans were still basking in the glow of a Merseyside derby win that took them to the brink of the Premier League title.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Manufacturing such complex and sensitive products in large enough quantities to make economic sense is harder still.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Today, as a professor in an immersive media design program, I still teach usability as one principle among others in building robust and meaningful interactions.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
She’s still talking, but the hissing snake is drowning her out, insisting that I pay attention.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
