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still

Definition for still

adverb as in nevertheless

adverb as in up until now

Weak match

hitherto

noun as in quiet

verb as in make quiet, motionless, calm

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Example Sentences

Even though HIV can be managed effectively throughout the world with antiretroviral therapy, or ART, the disease still doesn't have an accessible cure.

Today, scientists are still uncovering new ways to read it.

Smith, who still carries himself with the eager enthusiasm of a worship leader, no longer goes to church.

That is the reason why I refuse to attend the festival for the promotion of ‘Rust,’ especially now when there is still no justice for my daughter.”

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The catalysts still require expensive chemical additives to work.

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When To Use

What are other ways to say still?

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.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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