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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As a veteran assistant U.S. attorney, passed over for promotions repeatedly in his 24-year career, Keenan was still handling low-level cases typically reserved for first-year federal prosecutors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Others, like Wilson, are still trying to find a way home.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Investors are still waiting for the paid service to start in a new city.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Still, software companies will still need to prove to investors that all this AI spending is yielding strong financial benefits.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
But Gramma Liz’s admonishment is still in the air, so I try the listening thing instead.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
