Cool MateNothing's changed on that vs Still the same
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Nothing's changed on that
Top 2,000 (common)
Still the same
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Nothing's changed on that
| Nothing's changed on that | Still the same | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈnʌθɪŋz ʧeɪndʒd ɒn ðæt//🇺🇸 //ˈnʌθɪŋz ʧeɪndʒd ɑn ðæt// | 🇬🇧 //stɪl ðə seɪm//🇺🇸 //stɪl ðə seɪm// |
| Meaning | There is no difference or change in that situation. | remains unchanged |
| Example | We've waited for weeks, and nothing's changed on that project. | Despite the years, she is still the same. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | nothing's changed on that issue, nothing's changed on that front, nothing's changed on that topic | still the same person, still the same situation, still the same attitude |
| Common mistakes | Omitting the 's' in 'Nothing's changed.', Using it in a positive context instead of a negative one., Confusing with 'Everything's changed.' | Using in past tense without context, e.g., 'was still the same.', Using with incorrect subjects, e.g., 'they still the same.' |
| Usage notes | Usually used informally to indicate that a situation remains the same. It's appropriate in conversations but can seem abrupt in formal writing. | Used to indicate that something has not changed over time. Can be used in various contexts but avoid in very formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Nothing's changed on that vs Still the same
What's the difference between Nothing's changed on that and Still the same?
Nothing's changed on that: There is no difference or change in that situation. Still the same: remains unchanged
Which is more common: Nothing's changed on that and Still the same?
Nothing's changed on that is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Nothing's changed on that: We've waited for weeks, and nothing's changed on that project. Still the same: Despite the years, she is still the same.
Can I use Nothing's changed on that and Still the same interchangeably?
Not always. Nothing's changed on that and Still the same are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.