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 the fact that the permit was denied, organizers still chose to proceed with inviting hundreds of guests knowing that it was not allowed to occur,” the statement continued.
From Los Angeles Times
A break in the fifth game still proved enough for the four-time Grand Slam champion, although he needed five match points to close it out.
From Barron's
"On the world's biggest stage, those who appear the strongest may still be fighting invisible battles on the inside," Malinin wrote.
From Barron's
But "I'm still doing American movies because I'm not able to do Hungarian movies, which is kind of crazy," he added.
From Barron's
Her defeat meant China have still not won a gold in Italy.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
