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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Although wastewater treatment plants capture a large share of these particles, several tonnes could still enter rivers, lakes, oceans, and soils each year.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Last week Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warned that UK banks were still unable to access Mythos to test the security of their own digital systems and apps.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
But despite Nvidia boss Jensen Huang's assertion that homes will soon contain AI supercomputers, the race is still on to develop an ubiquitous, one-size-fits-all intelligent device.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
It added that the inquiries were still incomplete and no specific findings had been shared with the company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“It looks to me like there’s a lot of regret here. But there’s a lot of love, too. You can get through anything when you’ve still got that.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing still
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