English Reference
Noun

still

n. time
B1 Intermediate Oxford US /ˈstɪɫ/ UK /stˈɪl/ still UK spelling stills Botany Photography

n.up to this time or even now. You use it to show that a situation has not changed or stopped.

n.continuing until a particular point in time; used to indicate that a previous state or action persists into the present.


SIMPLE

I am still waiting for the bus.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though it is nearly midnight, the lights in the office are still on.

COMPLEX

Despite the significant advancements in digital security, many users still rely on simple, easily guessable passwords for their most sensitive accounts.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb, but after the verb 'to be'.

Don't confuse

still vs yet — Still describes a situation that continues to exist; yet describes a situation that hasn't happened but is expected to.

Pitfall
I still am hungryI am still hungry

When used with the verb 'to be', the adverb should follow the verb rather than precede it.

This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Very common
Updated