How to Use "Still" with Example Sentences

still (adj): not moving; not making a sound

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Used with verbs:

"The lake is very still at night."
(be: is/am/are, becomes)

Used with adverbs:

"When he heard the news, he stood completely still."
(completely, absolutely, very, perfectly)

"The house felt strangely still."
(strangely)

still (adv): not moving; continuing to happen

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Used with verbs:

"Please hold still for a minute."
(hold, be, keep, lie, sit, stand, stay, remain)

"She held the child still while the nurse treated him."
(held, kept)

"My grandmother still amazes me with her physical activities."
(amazes)

"He still dreams about being a basketball player."
(dreams)

"The pain still exists."
(exists, persists)

"The car may be old, but it still works."
(works, functions, operates)

"I still hate her."
(hate, like)

"I still need some help."
(need)

"I still prefer beef over chicken."
(prefer)

"I still remember my first love."
(remember, recall)

"She is still sitting there."
(be + sitting, be + standing)

"My fish still survived after not being fed for weeks."
(survived)

Used with adjectives:

"She is still asleep."
(asleep, awake, unconscious, alive)

"He is still better at chess than me."
(better)

"It is still bright outside."
(bright, damp, dark, cold, hot, warm)

"I'm still angry at him."
(angry, furious)

"I'm still interested in the car."
(interested)

"The scar is still visible."
(visible)

"I'm still uncertain about college."
(uncertain, undecided)

"Is it still possible to use these tickets?"
(possible, valid)