Cool MateMeaning of Still
In simple words: not moving; quiet
Still in a sentence
- 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.
How to use Still
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.
Related words
Collocations with Still
- still water
- still life
- still waiting
- still standing
Common mistakes with Still
- 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.
Still appears in
Still in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
لا يزال، ما زال، بعد
لا يتحرك؛ هادئ
- Bengaliবাংলা
এখনও, তবুও
স্থির; শান্ত
- GermanDeutsch
Immer noch, noch, trotzdem
nicht bewegend; ruhig
- SpanishEspañol
Todavía
sin moverse; tranquilo
- Persianفارسی
هنوز، همچنان
بدون حرکت؛ ساکت
- FrenchFrançais
Toujours, Encore
qui ne bouge pas ; calme
- Hindiहिन्दी
अभी भी
शांत; स्थिर
- ItalianItaliano
Ancora
fermo; tranquillo
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ainda
parado; quieto
- RussianРусский
Still
неподвижный; тихий
- Urduاردو
ابھی تک، اب بھی، پھر بھی
ٹھہرا ہوا؛ خاموش
- Chinese中文
仍然
不动；安静
More words like Still
People also search for
- Still meaning
- meaning of Still
- Still definition
- define Still
- what does Still mean
- Still means
- how to use Still
Frequently asked questions about Still
What does Still mean?
not moving; quiet
What is the definition of Still?
continuing until a particular point in time and not finishing
How do you use Still in a sentence?
She is still waiting for her friends to arrive.
Can you give another example of Still?
It was still raining when we left the house.
What are synonyms for Still?
Common alternatives include motionless, calm, quiet, peaceful.
What is the opposite of Still?
Opposite meanings include yet, already.
What words go with Still?
It commonly pairs with still water, still life, still waiting, still standing.
What are common mistakes when using Still?
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.
How do you pronounce Still?
US: /["/stɪl/"]/, UK: /["/stɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Still?
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.
What CEFR level is Still?
"Still" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.