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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Since then, the demands on defence have increased still further, as have the UK commitments you have rightly made to allies.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The discipline is in trimming exposure while everyone else is still celebrating.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
"Yes it was male dominated, but so many incredible female talents also came out in that scene and are still successful to this day."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The point is that profit growth looks too weak for us to still call the stock a promising idea.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
I stand up, clear my throat, and announce the last question: “This sounds kind of corny, but I’d still like to know: Where do you see yourself in ten years?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing still
Lessons 2–4
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