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| still [ stil ] |
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1. existing now: used to indicate that a situation that used to exist has continued and exists now
  The original is still my favorite.
I still believe it's a mistake.
It was still light.
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2. even at this time: used to emphasize that something is the case even up to the point mentioned
Her birthday is still a month away.
He may still be around.
Still to come...
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3. even more: used to emphasize that there is even more of a quality or quantity
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often used with a comparative
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Profits next year will be larger still.
The market for flour is equal to almost any in the West, and it will be still better.
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4. nevertheless: used to emphasize that something remains the case in spite of the situation mentioned
It's not very good. Still, it's better than nothing.
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| [13th century. <still1] |
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still and all nonetheless or notwithstanding (informal)
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