Definitions
- Used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory idea. - Used to indicate an exception or limitation to a previous statement. - Used to connect two ideas that are in opposition to each other.
- Used to indicate that a situation or condition continues to exist. - Used to express that something is happening or continuing despite a previous action or change. - Used to emphasize that something is true or valid even after a period of time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to connect ideas or clauses in a sentence.
- 2Both words can be used to express contrast or contradiction.
- 3Both words can be used to indicate continuity or persistence.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: But is a conjunction used to introduce a contrasting idea, while still is an adverb used to indicate continuity or persistence.
- 2Contrast vs Continuity: But emphasizes opposition or contradiction, while still emphasizes the continuation of a situation or condition.
- 3Position: But is usually placed between two clauses or sentences, while still can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
- 4Usage: But is more commonly used to connect contrasting ideas, while still is used to indicate persistence or to emphasize a point.
- 5Formality: But is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while still is slightly more formal.
Remember this!
But and still are both used to connect ideas or clauses in a sentence, but they have different functions and emphasize different aspects. But is a conjunction used to introduce a contrasting idea, while still is an adverb used to indicate continuity or persistence. While but focuses on opposition or contradiction, still emphasizes the continuation of a situation or condition.
