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Still

UK /["/stɪl/"]/US /["/stɪl/"]/

Definition

continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing

In simple words: not moving; quiet

Examples

  • She is still waiting for her friends to arrive.
  • It was still raining when we left the house.
  • He still believes in fairytales.
  • The baby is still asleep in the crib.
  • Even though it's late, I still want to go out.

Usage notes

Used to describe something that is not changing or happening yet. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can sound more formal when used in written form.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of a still lake, calm and motionless.

Collocations

  • still water
  • still life
  • still waiting
  • still standing

Synonyms

  • motionless
  • calm
  • quiet
  • peaceful

Antonyms

  • yet
  • already

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'steal', leading to incorrect usage.
  • Using it in a question when it should be a statement, e.g., 'Is it still raining?' incorrectly phrased as 'Is still it raining?'.
  • Overusing in sequences; proper placement in a sentence can be tricky.