Meaning
used to introduce a contrasting idea while acknowledging a previous point
Primary Function
Concessive adverb
Communicative Purpose
to introduce a contrasting idea while showing that the speaker is undeterred
Pattern
still
Core Structure
still
Função primária
Concessive adverb
Propósito comunicativo
to introduce a contrasting idea while showing that the speaker is undeterred
Situações de gatilho
arguments, everyday speech, informal writing
Contextos
common in conversation, written dialogue, and informal discussions
Padrão
still
Estrutura central
still
Slots de substituição
The variable part can be replaced with yet, but still, or nevertheless to convey a similar contrastive meaning
Colocados típicos
- but
- however
- although
Substituições comuns
- nevertheless
- even so
- all the same
- yet
Erros comuns
using 'still' only as a temporal adverb, missing its contrastive use, or overusing it
Similar / contraste
even so, nonetheless, however
Interferências
confusing 'still' with its temporal meaning, or overlooking its contrastive sense
Família do chunk
- concessive connectors
- contrastive adverbs
Nuance
carries a slightly informal and determined tone, implying the speaker is not deterred
Efeito pragmático
shows the speaker is introducing a contrasting idea while acknowledging a previous point
Dica de memória
Despite the risk, still
Nota
Contrastive adverb used to acknowledge a point while introducing a contrasting one.
Upgrade path
but -> still -> nevertheless
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