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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Dupont's game was never just about fast-twitch burst of pace, but there was still a question of whether he would come back as the same player.
From BBC
With nine games remaining, just 19 points separate top and bottom-placed 18th, meaning theoretically anyone could still win the title or go down.
From BBC
"There's still time to undo the wrong and hopefully wiser counsels will prevail," Gavaskar added.
From BBC
And Chelsea still have to face a hearing over 74 Football Association charges, which is likely to be another hefty fine.
From BBC
"I was trying to keep the phone still to film her and sobbing at the same time," she said.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
