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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The Bears did almost everything right on the road, as the first team to score 35 points, score a defensive touchdown, commit no turnovers and allow no sacks... yet still lose.
From BBC
But this figure still falls far short of many price increases, especially for basic necessities.
From Barron's
The vote for two deputy speakers, who traditionally are Shiite and Kurdish, was still under way.
From Barron's
The weekend’s movies brought in an estimated $177.2 million in domestic ticket sales, making this year’s estimated total of $8.7 billion better than last year’s but still short of Hollywood’s $9 billion revenue target.
From Barron's
The weekend’s movies brought in an estimated $177.2 million in domestic ticket sales, making this year’s estimated total of $8.7 billion better than last year’s but still short of Hollywood’s $9 billion revenue target.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
