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Definition still in British English

still adverb

adverb
/stɪl/
1

used for saying that a situation continues to exist up to and including a particular time, especially when this seems surprising

Example

We were still cleaning the house when the guests started to arrive.

Example

Her hair was still damp from her walk in the rain.

Example

The car's doors were locked, but the motor was still running.

Example

Is Terry still in college?

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back evenly just
Example

If we have to, we can still request assistance from other authorities.

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back evenly just
2

used for saying that something remains true despite what you have just said or done

Example

We knew we wouldn't win the game, but it was still exciting!

Example

This is a short novel, but it is still too long.

Example

I hadn't seen him for 25 years. Still, I recognized him immediately when I saw him.

Synonyms and related words
despite in spite of something nevertheless
3

used for emphasizing that although something is big, good, bad etc, something else is even bigger, better, worse etc

Example

The freezing cold weather made our task still more difficult.

Example

It would be nice to see Audrey again, and it would be still nicer if she could bring the children.

Example

Greg's medical expenses are a massive drain and, worse still, he may lose his job.

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back evenly just
Definition still in British English