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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Even if the effects of tariffs on consumer shopping habits were ignored, household spending is still stronger than expected.
From MarketWatch
The better off are still spending plenty of money, while middle- and lower-income families are struggling to keep up.
From MarketWatch
Using HRS data from 1992-2022, they followed individuals at two-year intervals from age 56, when the vast majority are still in the labor force, to age 75, when most have fully retired.
From MarketWatch
“I’m still having a blast,” he said, “it’s absolutely worth coming up.”
From Los Angeles Times
City council elections will go ahead in Plymouth in May, the acting leader of the authority has confirmed, but a similar poll could still be cancelled in Exeter.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
