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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Although their nervous system contains only about 160,000 neurons, they can still perform complex behaviors such as navigating, interacting socially, learning, and reacting to sensory signals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
While Constance never shows for the reading, her presence is still felt, often hovering or circling around the table with movements designed to interpret the tone of the reading.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Henderson said the force had been liaising with senior counter-terrorism officials, adding: "We have no information to suggest this was terrorist-related. However, we are still at the early stages of our investigation."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The English players were still stewing four minutes later when Maradona proved that he was more than just a cheat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Darkness still blankets me, but the glow on the horizon signals daybreak.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Vocabulary lists containing still
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