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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Still, that doesn’t mean The Late Show with Stephen Colbert had to end like this.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
Still, other England teams have fallen foul of poor prep in recent months.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Still, the jurors convicted Grossman for the deaths.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Still, Elon Musk, Sam Altman and other entrepreneurs shouldn’t presume that people of superior virtue will always be in charge and can be counted on to do the right thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Still, it didn’t stop him from enjoying another carrot cake.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Vocabulary lists containing still
Lessons 2–4
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Lessons 3–4
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