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still vs yet

yet vs still

still is a noun but yet is not a noun.

still is an adjective but yet is not an adjective.

still is a verb but yet is not a verb.

still and yet both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
still Yes Yes Yes Yes
yet No No No Yes
As adverbs, still and yet are synonyms defined as:
  • still and yet: to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Other synonyms of still include even.
As adverbs, still and yet are synonyms defined as:
  • still and yet: despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Other synonyms of still include all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal.
still (noun) yet (noun)
an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
(poetic) tranquil silence
still (adjective) yet (adjective)
not sparkling
used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
marked by absence of sound
not in physical motion
free from noticeable current
still (verb) yet (verb)
cause to be quiet or not talk
make motionless
make calm or still
lessen the intensity of or calm
still (adverb) yet (adverb)
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation up to the present time
without moving or making a sound to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
used after a superlative
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
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