Definitions
- Used to indicate something that has not happened or been done up to the present moment. - Used to introduce a contrasting idea or situation. - Used to express a condition that must be met before something else can happen.
- Used to indicate that something continues to happen or exist. - Used to express that something is surprising or unexpected. - Used to indicate that something remains the same despite a change in circumstances.
List of Similarities
- 1Both yet and still are used to indicate a continuation of a situation or condition.
- 2Both words can be used to express surprise or unexpectedness.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs to modify verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Yet is typically used in negative or interrogative sentences, while still can be used in both positive and negative sentences.
- 2Time: Yet refers to a specific point in time, usually the present or future, while still refers to a duration of time leading up to the present moment.
- 3Function: Yet is often used to introduce a contrasting idea or situation, while still is used to emphasize the continuation of a situation or condition.
- 4Position: Yet is usually placed at the end of a sentence, while still can be placed in various positions within a sentence.
- 5Formality: Still is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while yet is more commonly used in formal writing or speech.
Remember this!
Yet and still are both adverbs used to indicate a continuation of a situation or condition. However, yet is typically used in negative or interrogative sentences to introduce a contrasting idea or situation, while still is used to emphasize the continuation of a situation or condition, regardless of whether the sentence is positive or negative.
