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Rule "confusion of 'sill' vs. 'still'"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: confusion of 'sill' vs. 'still'
Message: Did you mean the adverb <suggestion>still</suggestion>?
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/still
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I'm sill looking for you.
    Correction suggestion: still
  • He is sill the best.
    Correction suggestion: still
  • He isn't sill the best.
    Correction suggestion: still
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Most homes don’t have sill lighting, so I don’t think it’s going to look to a potential burglar like someone is home.
ID: SILL_STILL [3]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-11 22:33:08 +0100)