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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As a veteran assistant U.S. attorney, passed over for promotions repeatedly in his 24-year career, Keenan was still handling low-level cases typically reserved for first-year federal prosecutors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
If every step in a quantum circuit is affected by noise, does increasing complexity still provide an advantage?
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
The incident is still being investigated by the Coast Guard.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
The implications of these deals for other countries are still uncertain.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“And so now I have to ask you if you still believe that your relationship with him used to be ‘easier’ and ‘simpler.’
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
