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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Middlesbrough, who went into the Easter weekend in the top two, still had the opportunity to end it there with victory at Swansea City in the 17:30 BST game.
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
But they believe that it’s still early days for the technology, and that the impact from AI will increase as the technology improves, IT budgets evolve and retailers figure out what practices work best.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Whitney isn’t such a die-hard fan anymore, but bought birthday tickets for her brother, who still connects with the art, if not the artist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
I’d tried to force the fairy tale, but maybe it was time to admit I couldn’t generate feelings for Ethan when I still had a massive crush on Trey.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
