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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Scientists also still do not fully understand how senescent cell populations change over time in different organs, making it difficult to predict the long-term effects of treatment.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
A makeshift memorial has been erected on the sidewalk in front of the centre's gates and police cars still patrol the area surrounding the southern California institution.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“To me, this still feels like it’s too much too soon.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
During the four-day visit, the doctor in Landry’s delegation, Joseph Griffin, asked residents about their healthcare concerns and whether they still practiced indigenous medicine.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
It means maybe he still does love me, even if just a little, because he wouldn’t try if he didn’t, right?
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing still
Lessons 2–4
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