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They are still vs They still are

Both "they are still" and "they still are" are correct and commonly used in English. The placement of the adverb "still" before or after the verb "are" doesn't change the phrase's meaning.
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Last updated: August 19, 2024

They are still

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a particular situation or state continues to exist at the present time.

Examples:

  • They are still waiting for the bus.
  • They are still working on the project.
  • They are still in love after all these years.

Alternatives:

  • they are yet
  • they are even
  • they are even now
  • they are even still
  • they are even yet

They still are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that a particular situation or state continues to exist at the present time.

Examples:

  • They still are the best team in the league.
  • They still are good friends despite the distance.
  • They still are committed to their goals.

Alternatives:

  • they are yet
  • they are even
  • they are even now
  • they are even still
  • they are even yet

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