Still
Example: He is still waiting at the bus stop outside
Definition
"Still" is an adverb used to indicate that an action or situation continues to happen up to the present time or beyond a specific point. For example, in the phrase "He is still waiting," it shows that the waiting has not yet stopped.
Etymology
The word "still" originates from Old English "stil" or "stille," meaning 'motionless' or 'quiet.' Over time, its use expanded to describe continuity or persistence, not just lack of movement. Did you know? The same root gave rise to words related to calmness and silence.
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"Still" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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