still
Translation
still, yet, motionless, nevertheless
Examples
He is still waiting for the bus.
He is still waiting for the bus.
The night was cold and still.
The night was cold and still.
It's a small car, but it's still very practical.
It's a small car, but it's still very practical.
Grammar Patterns
((still + verb)) used to say that something is continuing He is still waiting.
((to be + still)) to be motionless The water was still.
((..., but ... still ...)) despite that It was late, but he was still working.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (adv) yet, however; (adj) quiet, calm, motionless
Etymology
From Old English 'stille', meaning 'motionless, quiet'. It comes from a Proto-Germanic root shared with 'stand'.
Memory Tips
To remember the 'continuing' sense, think of a situation 'standing still' and not changing. This links to its other meaning of 'not moving'.