still
Usage
What are other ways to say still?
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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The game was still goalless when West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes arrived to collect a loose ball, played a one-two with Pablo and found himself six yards out with just David Raya to beat.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Even if Congress voted the funds tomorrow for 10,000 new interceptors, the metal and the gas would still have to be found, the workforce trained, and the production lines tooled.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
At the end of April, Airbus was still planning to deliver a record 870 commercial planes in 2026.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
But California is still expected to be one of the biggest winners of SpaceX’s massive public listing.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Her face was rounder, but still filled with love.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing still
Lessons 2–4
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