still
word
/ˈstɪɫ/
STIL
/stˈɪl/
stil
Definition
Used to say that something continues to happen or be true up to now or a particular time. It can also mean not moving or making a sound.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal English. Often appears before main verbs ('still working') or as an adjective/adverb ('still water', 'sit still'). Can cause confusion with 'yet' and 'already' concerning time. 'Still' also used in expressions like 'still life' (art) or 'keep still' (stay motionless).
Spanish: todavía - quietoPortuguese (BR): ainda - paradoPortuguese (PT): ainda - paradoChinese (Simplified): 仍然 - 静止Chinese (Traditional): 仍然 - 靜止Hindi: अभी भी - स्थिरArabic: لا يزال - ساكنBengali: এখনও - স্থিরRussian: всё ещё - неподвижныйJapanese: まだ - 静かな - 動かないVietnamese: vẫn - tĩnh lặngKorean: 아직 - 그대로 - 가만히Turkish: hala - durgunUrdu: ابھی تک - ساکنIndonesian: masih - diam
Example Sentences
She is still at home.
basic
The water is still and clear.
basic
He still wants to join the team.
basic
Are you still coming to the party tonight?
natural
Please keep still while I check your temperature.
natural
I’m still getting used to the new schedule.
natural