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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Savannah Guthrie went back to work behind the “Today” show anchor desk Monday for the first time since the stunning and still unsolved disappearance of her mother eight weeks ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
With sunshine continuing, temperatures across England and Wales will still be into the low twenties, so it will feel more like a typical summer's day for most of us.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The S&P 500 likely still has some “unfinished business” to the downside before it can manage a return to record highs, according to Krinsky, who is chief market technician at BTIG.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
The accounts would still have to follow all the special Trump account rules.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
But our glasses still sit on the counter.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
