still
∞
1.0
- adverb
- /stɪl/
:
aun así
- I know it's been hard since Olivia left you and took your kid, but still, this is on you.
- still others
It was, like, Virgil's last look, but still doesn't look good.
- It was, like, Virgil's last look, but still doesn't look good.
- But even if it didn't, I still think it's bullshit.
- No, do it, but still have a backup plan.
- But even if it wasn't, it still ticks my create box.
- But it was still quite a black mark.
- And so despite its flaws, it was still a democracy.
- I don't love it, but it still beats Burgonia.
Examples
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You can be dirt poor and still be a good person.
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So this is better news, but it's still not great.
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See, you can tell the truth and still be lying.
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I also teach two courses and still, at the age of 50, learn new things.
Academic text (2008) -
While I agreed with his overall message, I was still not convinced with regard to his methods.
Academic text (2015) -
Put another way, what are the big things that still need to be accomplished?
Academic text (2012) -
You might be safe in Juma, but you still have to get back home.
Academic text (2013) -
And so despite its flaws, it was still a democracy.
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Even if we don't use this framework, we still need to keep things simple.
Academic text (2011) -
Although the team faced many challenges, they still managed to complete the project on time.
Synonyms
∞
2.6
Shows a contrast with what was said before
∞
1.0
To return to the main topic or add a new point after a pause
379
4.1
In spite of that, something still happens
357
2.8
Shows a different idea from what you said before
264
4.2
Shows that something happens despite what was just said
233
3.4
Shows a contrast with what was just said
149
3.5
Shows that something happens or is true despite what was said
98
3.3
To say something is true despite what was just said
13
6.2
Used to show something is true despite what was said before
1
9.9
Still, despite what came before
Adds a fact that is different from what came before
Idioms
Compounds
- Jargon
1
8.1
A way of hunting where the hunter moves very quietly or waits in one spot to surprise animals
- Specialized
A machine that runs without stopping to separate alcohol from fermented grain or fruit to make spirits like whisky
How Contrasting
Surface Forms
Etymology
Still as 'nevertheless' comes from an old use of the word meaning 'yet' or 'continuing', so it began to introduce a new idea that contrasts with what was just said; that's why you can say, 'He failed. Still, he didn't give up.'