still

Definitions

A native Germanic word from the same 'stand' family (Old English stille, 'motionless, fixed'). The core idea is 'staying put.' From 'not moving' (stand still) came the time sense 'still going on' (staying the case up to now) and the concessive 'still' (the point staying valid despite objections).

Why It Means This

All the seemingly different uses of still trace back to one idea — staying fixed. A still lake is physically unmoving; if something is still true, the situation has stayed unchanged up to now; and 'still, I disagree' means your view stays put despite what was just said. One image, 'remaining in place,' running through space, time, and argument.

Common Collocations

• 1.still going还在继续
• 2.keep still保持不动
• 3.stand still站着别动
• 4.still and quiet安静无声

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Are you still working at the same company?

• 2.

  It's raining; still, we should go.

• 3.

  Please keep still while I take the photo.