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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North Lincolnshire Council said 1,000 air fryers were still to be handed out as part of an energy saving scheme to help reduce household bills.
From BBC
"It's a weird one because I was about to say it's still an enjoyable experience, but for a lot of the time, it's not," Lloyd says.
From BBC
The property market is still in the midst of a downturn that started in 2020, though the pace of deceleration is slowing.
From Barron's
The property market is still in the midst of a downturn that started in 2020, though the pace of deceleration is slowing.
From Barron's
The study included 20 participants who had prior experience with lucid dreaming, meaning they sometimes realized they were dreaming while still asleep.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
