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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While still quite conservative compared with Western states at 32% of GDP, it was well above the 12% level seen a decade ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
When given a more complex version of the puzzle that it had not encountered before, the hybrid system still succeeded 78% of the time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
“I’m still processing the fact that we are national champions,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The exact cause of the outbreak is still unclear, and an initial investigation has ruled out a possible leak from an animal research facility located near the first boar to be found infected.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
And the shoes on its front look more like loafers than track spikes, but it still means the same thing: first place.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
