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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Despite his concerns that his home was no longer safe, Huitzilin also admitted in court that he has not sold the property and several of his relatives still live there.
From Los Angeles Times
While homeowners can’t get federal credits for putting panels on their roofs, those that lease the panels can still benefit from tax breaks.
From Barron's
While homeowners can’t get federal credits for putting panels on their roofs, those that lease the panels can still benefit from tax breaks.
From Barron's
“We’re still near the start of what is already an incredibly newsy year at home and abroad,” he wrote in the note.
From Los Angeles Times
Usually the pressure is on schools to make sure rules are not violated, but for Bylaw 600, schools can do everything right and still be punished for a player violating the rule on their own.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
