Definition
(Stand) still: (Stand) without moving
It was still all through the house. It was quiet, without movement in all of the house.
(I am) still (hungry): (I) remain, continue to be (hungry)
Despite her accident, Luna still comes to work by bicycle.
Bob is still waiting for his server to arrive: he ordered it 3 months ago.
Still, (it's the thought that counts!): However, nonetheless, but (it's the thought that counts!)
- "Still, I wish we were at the staff party next door."
- "Though the details of Stink's gruesome murder are still hazy, I'm sure that you understand my deep and pervasive hatred for you, and by extension, all things British."
- "I still don't know what he means by that."
- "It's just that we're looking for a friend of ours, we're not sure if he's still alive, and we've got to find him and then get off this island."
- "I think he might still be mad at me."
- "Examples: "She still hasn't apologized for breaking my heart or my nose."
- "Though I am still mourning Stink (a period which will last 40 days and 40 nights), I have decided to communicate to you my wishes for your atonement."
- "Horatio : General, I mean Rainbow Child, am I still under arrest?"
- "Horatio : Can we have the party time and the enjoyment satisfaction afterwards, still?"
- "Sit still and I'll read it."
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