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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Though Essayli has more law enforcement experience than many of Trump’s chosen prosecutors, he’s still struggled to achieve courtroom victories.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
He added that Iran would have been "perhaps in a far better, stronger position" in the war if Soleimani was still alive.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Manufacturing such complex and sensitive products in large enough quantities to make economic sense is harder still.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Today, as a professor in an immersive media design program, I still teach usability as one principle among others in building robust and meaningful interactions.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
“The band’s still playing and . . . there’s what, one or two movies after, eh?”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
