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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They still had no idea how terrible it could be to spend hours of every day with their ex.
And they are All-Stars again, all older than 37 and still playing at a high level.
From Los Angeles Times
Watching the former supermodel lay into the young hopeful in front of millions of viewers still ranks as one of the show's most shocking moments, 20 years later.
From BBC
"The due diligence needs to be thorough. If the candidate mentioned in the media is the one, in my view, the due diligence has some way still to go," he told Channel 4 News.
From BBC
But they said they were still waiting and watching for the detail of the government's wider plan.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
