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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"Our analysis shows that these animals originated in the deep ocean, a habitat which still harbors species like the ram's horn squid," says Sanchez.
From Science Daily
Many current DNA robot designs are still relatively simple and operate in isolation, limiting their usefulness in complex real-world environments.
From Science Daily
Despite this history of water interaction, the researchers found that fragile organic molecules were still preserved.
From Science Daily
He added: "Potentially, in five years, that's the earliest point we think a reintroduction would be possible, because we're still in the early doors of creating these plant populations."
From BBC
But both indexes are still trading lower than before the Iran war started on 28 February.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
