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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A person answering the phone last month at the company’s main number instructed the Journal to email written questions, but the company still provided no response.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“For all intents and purposes, the Strait of Hormuz is still essentially closed.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Nick Bilton, the new executive producer of “60 Minutes,” received a hostile welcome Monday from the CBS News program’s most respected correspondent, Scott Pelley, as the staff is still reeling over last week’s firings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Jodar won the first set against American Alex Michelsen but still had to come through in five sets, then fought back from two sets down against Carreno Busta.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“Don’t patronize me,” he said, still grinning as he took the turn toward her house.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing still
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