still not
/stɪl nɒt/adverbial phrase★Intermediate— not yet
general
Not yet; indicating that something has not happened or been completed at the present time.
The package still hasn't arrived.
The package has not arrived yet.
He still hasn't called me back.
He hasn't called me back yet.
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Often used to express impatience or surprise that something hasn't happened yet.
Collocations
still not workingnot functioning yetstill not readynot prepared yet
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Emphasizing impatience
Use 'still not' to express frustration or surprise when something expected hasn't happened.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid redundancy
Do not use 'still not' with words like 'yet' or 'already' in the same sentence.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'still' (continuing) and 'not' (negation), forming an adverbial phrase indicating a lack of completion or occurrence.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in informal and formal contexts to express that an expected action or event has not occurred.
Word Breakdown
still
continuing
adverbnot
negation
adverbEnglish Dictionary