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“Yet” is a useful word in the English language, as it allows you to be more clear in a sentence. “Yet” can be used as an adverb, to discuss an additional idea, or to emphasize a feeling or thought. It can also be used as a conjunction, similar to how you might use conjunctions like “but” or “nevertheless.” With the right placement and punctuation, you can use “yet” with confidence when you write or speak.
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Put “yet” at the end of a sentence to describe something that hasn’t happened. It is often used in negative statements in which you use a negative term like “have not” or “has not.”[1]
- For example, you may say, “I haven’t completed my homework yet,” or, “I haven’t eaten breakfast yet.”
- You can also say, “She hasn’t watched the episode yet,” or, “He hasn’t phoned me back yet.”
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Use “yet” in the middle of the sentence to discuss something unknown or unclear. This approach is often used in more formal discussions or conversations. “Yet” is often placed after “have,” “are,” or “has.”[2]
- For example you may say, “We have yet to determine if she is on board,” or, “Our guests are yet to arrive.”
- You may also say, “The price has yet to be announced.”
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Place “yet” in a sentence to show a situation or event is ongoing. “Yet” is used in a sentence if you want to let others know that you are still in a situation and it is going to continue in the near future. You can use “yet” in positive statements in the present to let others know that a situation or event in the present is not finished yet.[3]
- For example, you may say, “I have a lot more work yet,” to let others know your work is not finished.
- You may say, “There is a lot more time yet,” to tell others that there is still time in the present to complete a task or activity.
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Use “yet” to indicate an additional issue or problem. “Yet” can be used as a stand-in for “in addition.” It is often used in a negative statement to discuss another thing the speaker has to deal with or address.[4]
- For example, you may say, “Yet another source of trouble,” or, “Yet another issue to deal with.”
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Put “yet” in a sentence for emphasis. Similar to terms like “even,” “still,” or “more,” “yet” can be used to stress a point or create a more vivid image. It usually appears before terms like “another” or “again.”[5]
- For example, you may say, “My mother served her yet another piece of pie,” or, “The coffee machine broke down yet again.”
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Place “yet” at the end of a sentence to show enthusiasm or excitement. You can also use “yet” as a superlative to let others know how thrilled you are.[6]
- For example, you may say, “That was her best film yet!” or, “That was her greatest performance yet!”
- You may also say, “A time of 3 hours and 10 minutes, his best marathon yet!”
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Use “yet” like “but” in a sentence. “Yet” can give a sentence a certain distinctiveness and tone that “but” may not be able to do. Try replacing your use of “but” with “yet” in your sentences, placing a comma before “yet.”[7]
- For example, you may say, “Stella plays tennis well, yet her favorite sport is soccer,” or, “I’m good at writing sonnets, yet I prefer reading haikus.”
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Put “yet” in a sentence to expand or add to the content. “Yet” can help you provide more information about a subject or event that may be contradictory or ironic. It is often used in negative sentences, similar to how you might use the conjunction “nevertheless.”[8]
- For example, you may say, “The new tenants complained about the noise, yet they continue to play their music loud,” or, “She dislikes meeting new people, yet she still showed up at the party.”
- Often, you can remove the subject in the second half of the sentence. This allows you to remove the comma as well. For example, you may say, “The new tenants complained about the noise yet continue to play their music loud,” or, “She dislikes meeting new people yet still showed up at the party.”
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Start a sentence with “yet” to give it tone and flow. “Yet” is often used at the start of a sentence to share an afterthought or a second guess. It can also add a conversational flow to your sentences.[9]
- For example, you may say, “Yet, despite my complaints, I still miss her company,” or, “Yet I must admit I value facts more than mere superstitions.”
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May I say «The best record he has set yet» instead of either «The best record he has ever set» or «The best record he has set so far»?
You could say that, but it’s easier to say, «His personal best.» (That’s a common sports phrase.)
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I’ve seen that yet can be used as in «it is yet to be done.» Can you explain this usage?
In this context «yet» really means «not yet.» In other words, «it is yet to be done» means «it is not done yet.»
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I have some doubts about how to use yet in positive sentences. Can I say, «In some countries, it is yet customary for employers to…»?
«Still» is more properly used in that context.
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To use «yet» in a sentence, put it at the end of a sentence to describe something that hasn’t happened. For example, you could say «I haven’t gone to bed yet.» You can also use «yet» to emphasize something, like in the sentence «He ate yet another piece of pizza.» Also, try replacing «but» in a sentence with «yet.» For example, you could say «She’s great a tennis, yet her favorite sport is soccer.» To learn how to use «yet» in other kinds of sentences, read on!
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В этой статье мы поможем разобраться в том, в каких случаях употребляются наречия just (только что), already (уже), yet (уже, еще), still (до сих пор) и как они связаны с Present Perfect (настоящим совершенным временем).
Зная, как правильно использовать наречия just, already, yet и still, вы сможете грамотно построить свою речь, а при чтении или просмотре видео на английском языке — лучше ориентироваться во временных рамках событий. В качестве видеопримеров покажем отрывки из «Гарри Поттера».
Just
Чаще всего just выступает словом-маркером времени Present Perfect и переводится как «только что». В основном его используют в утверждениях и ставят перед смысловым глаголом:
I have just woken up. — Я только что проснулся.
Tony has just booked the ticket. — Тони только что заказал билет.
Look! We have just fixed your camera. — Смотри! Мы только что починили твой фотоаппарат.
I’ve just seen him around. — Я его только что видел поблизости.
Just может использоваться в качестве синонима only, в таком случае just будет иметь значение «только», «лишь», «всего лишь». Если в предложении есть глагол to be, just следует сразу после него:
This cough medicine costs just 100 roubles. — Это лекарство от кашля стоит всего лишь сто рублей.
He is just a kid. — Он всего лишь ребенок.
We are just watching. — Мы только лишь смотрим.
Также just может встречаться как синоним слова exactly. В этом случае just будет переводиться как «точно», «точь-в-точь».
You act just like your father! — Ты ведешь себя точно как твой отец!
Just может выступать в качестве синонима словам simply (просто), absolutely (абсолютно), чтобы сделать акцент на утверждении:
It is just perfect! — Это просто идеально!
Можно использовать just, чтобы сделать повелительное наклонение более резким:
Just shut up! — Замолчи!
Также just можем использовать, чтобы сделать просьбу чуть более вежливой:
Could you just give me a piece of advice? — Не могли бы вы дать мне совет?
Already
Слово already чаще всего выступает маркером времени Present Perfect. В этом случае оно переводится как «уже» и стоит между вспомогательным и смысловым глаголами. Already обычно используется в утвердительных предложениях.
I’ve already seen this film. — Я уже видел этот фильм.
Debbie has already settled down in NY. — Дэбби уже обосновалась в Нью-Йорке.
They have already checked out. — Они уже выехали из отеля.
Already может означать «раньше, чем ожидалось». Употребляется в утвердительных и вопросительных предложениях.
Timmy is only 18 but he is already a head of the company. — Тимми всего лишь 18, а он уже глава компании.
Are they already here? — Они уже здесь?
Look! I can already ride a bicycle! — Смотри! Я уже умею ездить на велосипеде!
Чтобы выразить удивление, ставим already в конец предложения.
Are you moving to US already? — Ты уже переезжаешь в Соединенные Штаты?
Yet
Yet часто выступает маркером времени Present Perfect и стоит в конце предложения. В отрицательном предложении yet переводится как «еще», а в вопросительном — «уже». Давайте посмотрим на примеры английских предложений со словом yet:
Have you fed the dog yet? — Ты уже покормил собаку?
Has he cleaned up his room yet? — Он уже убрался в своей комнате?
Eddy hasn’t told me anything yet. — Эдди мне еще ничего не рассказал.
They haven’t come back yet. — Они еще не вернулись.
Yet может означать, что что-то еще не произошло, но мы ожидаем, что это произойдет в будущем. В этих случаях yet можно перевести как «пока что», «все еще».
This service is not yet available. — Эта услуга пока что недоступна.
The situation is really dangerous, but help can yet come. — Ситуация действительно опасная, но помощь все еще может прийти.
Yet встречается в утвердительных предложениях вместе с прилагательным превосходной степени и переводится как «на данный момент», «на текущее время»:
This is his best song yet! — Это его лучшая песня на данный момент!
Также yet можно перевести как «но», «однако», «несмотря на». В этом случае yet стоит в начале или середине предложения:
Yet it is terrible weather outside, we have decided to go for a walk. — Несмотря на ужасную погоду, мы решили пойти на прогулку.
Our Xbox is broken, yet we are having much fun. — Наш Xbox сломался, но мы продолжаем веселиться.
Yet может использоваться, чтобы сделать на чем-то акцент, выразить удивление или негодование. Вместе со словами more (еще), another (еще один) и again (снова) значение yet близко к even (даже, еще более).
We’ll need yet more chocolate. — Нам потребуется еще больше шоколада.
The teacher gave us yet another task! — Учитель дал нам еще одно задание!
This proves yet again that she was right. — Это еще раз доказывает, что она была права.
Still
Still означает, что нечто осталось неизменным. Это наречие используется в ситуациях, когда что-то происходит дольше, чем ожидалось. На русский чаще всего переводится как «до сих пор», «все еще».
It still drives people crazy. — Это все еще сводит людей с ума.
В этом же значении still можно встретить после модального и вспомогательного глаголов или после глагола to be.
I can still see you. — Я все еще тебя вижу.
She looked around, and they were still looking at her. — Она оглянулась, но они все еще смотрели на нее.
They are still happy. — Они по-прежнему счастливы.
С помощью still можно выразить недовольство сложившейся ситуацией, если поставить его после подлежащего в отрицательном предложении:
You still don’t understand this grammar rule! — Ты до сих пор не понимаешь это грамматическое правило!
Мы можем использовать still, когда что-то произошло, несмотря на какие-либо обстоятельства. В этом случае оно выступает синонимом фразы on the other hand (с другой стороны) и наречия nevertheless (но все же):
Marcus had overslept but still he got to the meeting on time. — Маркус проспал, но все же добрался на встречу вовремя.
I hate jogging. Still I have to do it to keep fit. — Ненавижу бегать. Но все же мне приходится это делать, чтобы держать себя в форме.
В чем же разница между still и yet? Чтобы ответить на этот вопрос, обратимся к примерам:
He is still hungry. — Он до сих пор голоден.
He hasn’t eaten yet. — Он еще не ел.
She is still crying. — Она по-прежнему плачет.
She hasn’t stopped crying yet. — Она еще не перестала плакать.
Still указывает на продолжительность действия и на то, что действие еще не закончилось. Yet же говорит о том, что ожидаемое действие еще не произошло.
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Наречия already, yet, just часто используется с временем Present Perfect. В их употреблении можно запутаться, потому что их значения похожи. В этой статье мы рассмотрим разницу между already, yet и just, а также особенности их употребления.
Наречие already (уже) используется, когда говорится о чем-то, что уже произошло. Already используют в утвердительных и вопросительных предложениях.
В утверждении already значит «уже» (о совершившемся действии), находится между глаголом to have и причастием прошедшего времени.
I have already read this novel. – Я уже читал этот роман.
She has already found the way. – Она уже нашла дорогу.
I have already spent my money. – Я уже потратил свои деньги.
He has already ordered the same meal. – Он уже заказал такое же блюдо.
Already можно поставить в конец предложения, чтобы подчеркнуть, что факт уже свершился. В этом случае already можно перевести не только как «уже», но и как «наконец-то».
You have come already! — Ты уже пришел!
They have fixed the door already! — Они уже починили дверь!
She has found the way already. – Она наконец-то нашла дорогу.
I have read this novel already. – Я дочитал наконец-то этот роман.
В вопросительном предложении already добавляет оттенок удивления: мы удивляемся тому, что действие уже совершено (Как? Уже?!) Already стоит между to have и причастием или в конце предложения, если нужно подчеркнуть удивление.
Have you already spent your money? – Ты что, уже потратил свои деньги?
Have you read this novel already? – Ты что, прочитал этот роман? УЖЕ?!
Yet — это ЕЩЕ не произошло, но произойдет
Используя yet, мы подразумеваем, что действие еще не случилось, но оно ожидается, то есть yet = «еще (что-то не случилось)». Yet используется в отрицаниях и вопросах, находится в конце предложения.
I haven’t read this novel yet. – Я еще не прочитал этот роман.
I haven’t sold my bike yet. – Я еще не продал свой велосипед.
Задавая вопрос с yet, мы уточняем: ожидаемое действие уже произошло или нет? В вопросах yet обычно переводится как «уже» или «еще не»
Dorothy, have you played with Toto yet? — Дороти, ты уже играла с Тото? (Ты еще не играла с Тото?)
Have you seen the new teacher yet? — Ты еще не видел нового учителя? (Ты уже видел нового учителя?)
Отрицательный вопрос с yet выражает еще больше ожидание, когда случится некое действие. Здесь может присутствовать оттенок упрека или даже угрозы.
Dorothy, haven’t you played with Toto yet? — Дороти, ты что, еще не поиграла с Тото? (Когда ты уже с ним поиграешь!)
Hasn’t he done his homework yet? — Он что, до сих пор не сделал домашнюю работу?
Примечание: фразу «Not yet» часто используют как короткий ответ на вопрос о том, сделано ли что-то:
— Have you talked to your boss? — Ты уже поговорил со своим начальником?
— Not yet. — Еще нет.
Разница между вопросами с already и yet
Обратите внимание, что в вопросительных предложениях yet переводится как «уже», но это не то же «уже», что в вопросах с already.
- Задавая вопрос с already, мы выражаем удивление: как? неужели это уже случилось?
Have you already made a hundred paper airplanes? — Ты что, УЖЕ сделал сто бумажных самолетиков?!
Have you already eaten the pie? — Ты что, УЖЕ съел пирог?!
- Задавая вопрос с yet, мы просто хотим уточнить, выполнено действие или нет.
Have you made a hundred paper airplanes yet? — Ты уже сделал сто бумажных самолетиков?
Have you eaten the pie yet? — Ты уже съел пирог?
Just — это ТОЛЬКО ЧТО произошло
Помимо наречий already и yet, с временем Present Perfect часто используется just — «только что». При этом just может находиться только между to have и причастием прошедшего времени.
Sorry, I have just sold my car. — Извините, я только что продал свою машину.
I have just decided to hire a new assistant. — Я только что решил нанять нового помощника.
Our train has just arrived. — Наш поезд только что прибыл.
Just — это многозначное слово. Вот другие его значения:
- Просто, всего лишь:
— Can I help you? — Могу я вам помочь?
— No, thanks. I’m just looking. — Нет, спасибо. Я просто смотрю.
- В точности:
You look just like your father. — Ты выглядишь в точности, как твой отец.
- Усиление побуждения к действию, выражает раздражение говорящего:
Just shut the door quickly or we’re going to be late! — Просто быстрей закрой дверь или мы опоздаем!
Just shut up! — Да заткнись ты!
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Yesterday, I answered an email from a Magooshe student. They wanted to know a little bit more about the two common meanings of “yet.”
Using “Yet” to Describe Time Frames
One the meanings of “yet” relates to time. Often, “yet” describes things that will happen, but have not presently happened. For example, suppose your birthday is next month. If someone says “happy birthday” to you right now, you could say, “It’s not my birthday yet.
“Yet” can also be used to refer to things that have already happened, but had not happened at a specific time in the past. You can use “yet” in this way when you want to describe what things were like in the past. For instance, when I describe my own early childhood, I sometimes say “We didn’t really use email, because broadband Internet had not been invented yet.” (I was born in 1979.)
“Yet” is used very commonly as a time word in conversational and informal English. This is the type of everyday English you come across in popular music, TV, and casual conversation.
“Yet” as a Conjunction: A Substitute for “But” or “However”
But “yet” has another meaning—it can be used to mean “but,” or “however.” This use is not quite as common as the use of “yet” as a time word. But using “yet” as a substitute for “but” or “however” is certainly not uncommon. In fact, it is quite common in formal academic writing, the kind you often see in the academically oriented TOEFL exam. (Also, those of you who are studying for the GRE as well as the TOEFL may recognize yet as a “shift word”—a word that introduces a contradiction or complete change in tone.)
So let’s look at two examples of “yet” being used in this way. In my examples, I’ll use TOEFL-like sentences that you might see in a passage on the exam:
- Steel is an ideal metal to use in cables on suspension bridges, as this alloy is incredibly strong yet also flexible.
- In places that get a warm yet not entirely dry summer, you will hear people complain that the weather is too scorching an dusty one week. Yet, you will also hear people complain that it is too hot and humid the next week.
“Yet” is used this way in formal English speech as well as writing. This is especially true in formal “teacher talk” such as professor’s lectures. And do you like to watch English language TV and movies? If so, you may have also heard this use of “yet” in courtroom dramas. In fiction and in real life, professors, lawyers, and other highly educated people love to use “yet” this way to make their arguments sound smart and serious.
For example, a lawyer interrogating a witness might say “You claim you clearly saw the defendant at the scene of the crime, yet you admit you were not wearing your prescription eyeglasses at that time.”
One final note on “yet” as a substitute for “but” or “however.” When “yet” is being used as a substitute for “but” or “however,” “yet” can be preceded by the word “and.” At the same time, “but” or “however” cannot be preceded by “and” in the same kind of sentence. So for example, you can say that “steel is strong and yet flexible.” But you can’t say “steel is strong and but flexible.” Not can you say “steel is strong and however flexible.” Instead, you need to use the phrase “strong but flexible” or “strong, however flexible.” The same is true of any of the example sentences above.
The Takeaway
So there are basically two common uses of “yet.” This word is most commonly used to describe time, but is also used relatively commonly to contrast two ideas or two things. The contrasting use of yet is more formal and less common. And yet, you are equally likely to see either use of yet on test day. This is because the TOEFL has more formal English than informal English.
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Writers often find themselves with a number of issues when it comes to beginning a sentence. It shouldn’t be that hard to start a line of writing, but somehow it is. One of the biggest areas of confusion arises when we start a sentence with a conjunction. That can be any of these words: yet, but, so, and, and or.
Read our blog posts on starting a sentence with ‘but’ and ‘and.’
Many of us have grown up labouring under the belief that starting a sentence with a conjunction is a cardinal sin. However, this is not the truth. This was mainly to stop you from creating fragmented sentences; something that can easily occur with a conjunction at the start, even if you are paying attention.
Now though, we are going to show you how and when you can use a conjunction, specifically yet, at the start of a sentence. Not only will you be getting away with it, but you will be doing it perfectly correct as well.
Covering conjunctions
Before we get in too deep with yet, we’ll just quickly cover what a conjunction is. If you haven’t checked out some of our other Topcontent grammar blog posts, a conjunction is merely a connecting word. It joins two clauses together to make a complete sentence.
Take a look at the example below:
3D technology brings headaches to many viewers, yet the entertainment industry continues to produce 3D movies.
In this sentence, yet has a meaning similar to that of but, and you can see how it works to join those two sentences together. Having the second part of the sentence standing alone would make the sentence confusing; the reader would be wondering what the idea contrary to that statement was. So, that is the reason why our mentors do not want us to use it.
3D technology brings headaches to many viewers. Yet the entertainment industry continues to produce 3D movies.
Writing the same sentence as this is correct. The second sentence is still alongside the first, the reader knows what is going on, and the additional information has been given in a clear and concise way.
Contradictions
It’s worth mentioning here that when yet is used in the abovementioned way, it tends to be contradicting the sentence in front. This can be very helpful to remember when you’re about to put it at the start of a sentence. Check back and see if there is a sentence there that hold an opposite statement to the one you’re about to write.
Incorrect: It was raining hard. Yet she put on her wellington boots.
This doesn’t make sense. The second sentence is not contrasting the first one. Of course, she put on her wellies when it’s raining.
Correct: It was raining hard. Yet she didn’t put on her wellington boots.
Now, this statement is written better. The second part is offering a more contradicting form from the sentence before.
The other yet
Confusingly, English has two uses of the word yet, although it doesn’t seem to make the distinction often. The first one, which we discussed, is the conjunction. The other form is an adverb that refers to something that starts in the past and continues to happen at present. When it is used in a sentence, it becomes a negative or a question. Check out these examples:
Example: Is the dog awake yet?
Example: No, he isn’t up yet.
This use of yet can’t be used at the start of a sentence, even if you try. It’s important to note that the position of the word yet within a sentence does affect the meaning. So, you have to pay attention to how you will be using this short word.
Conclusion
As yet is classed as a coordinating conjunction, many would still say that it should never be at the start of a sentence. It is supposed to be joining and creating a relationship between two clauses.
It’s a valid argument, of course. But as there is no actual rule that says you can’t put yet at the beginning of a sentence, go ahead and use it. Putting conjunctions such as yet at the start of a sentence is acceptable, as long as you use it correctly.
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The adverb just, already, yet and still — Present Perfect markers
The adverb just, already, yet, and still indicate a time frame. Knowing when each should be used will help you understand the context much better. Let’s consider how these adverbs are related to Present Perfect.
- fair (just now),
- already (already),
- yet (already, more),
- still (still)
Just
The adverb just is most often a marker word for Present Perfect. It translates as «just now.» As a rule, it is placed before the verb in affirmative sentences.
- I have just woken up. — I just woke up.
- Marry has just booked the pizza… — Mary just ordered pizza.
- Look! We have just fixed your camera… — Look! We just fixed your camera.
- I’ve just seen him around. “I just saw him nearby.
Just can be synonymous with only. In this case, just is translated as “only”, “only”, “only”. If the sentence contains the verb to be, just follows immediately after it:
- This cough medicine costs fair 100 roubles. — This cough medicine costs only one hundred rubles.
- He is fair a kid. “He’s just a child.
Another adverb just can replace a word exactly… Then it should be translated as «exactly», «exactly».
- you act fair your father! — You behave exactly How is your father!
Also Just can replace words simply (just) and absolutely (absolutely) if it is necessary to emphasize the statement:
- It is fair perfect! — It just ideally!
Just is used in the imperative mood — this makes it sharper:
Or he can soften any request. For example:
- could you fair give me a piece of advice? — Could you give me some advice?
already
The adverb already indicates that the sentence uses Present Perfect. In this case, it should be translated as «already». In a sentence, the word will stand between auxiliary and semantic verbs. As a rule, Already is used in an affirmative sentence.
- I’ve already seen this film. — I AM already saw this movie.
- Debbie has already settled down in NY. “Debbie has already settled in New York.
Sometimes, the adverb Already can be translated as «earlier than expected.» Used in interrogative and affirmative sentences of sentences.
- Timmy is only 18 but he is already a head of the company. — Timmy is only 18, and he is already the head of the company.
- Are they already here? «Are they here already?»
If we want to express surprise, then we transfer the word already to the end of the sentence.
- Are you moving to US already? — Are you already moving to the United States?
Yet
The adverb Yet appears at the end of a sentence and is a Present Perfect tense marker.
It is important to remember that the word yet in a negative sentence translates as «more», but if the sentence is interrogative, then the translation will be «already». Let’s look at examples:
- Have you fed the cat yet? — Have you already fed the cat?
- Has she cleaned up his room yet? «Has she cleaned her room yet?»
- Alex hasn’t told me anything yet… — Alex hasn’t told me anything yet.
- We haven’t come back yet… “We’re not back yet.
In some cases, the word Yet may mean that some event has not happened yet, but we expect it to happen in the future. In this case, the adverb yet can be translated as «still» or «yet».
- This service is Note yet available. — This service for now not available.
Another semantic meaning of the word Yet is «at the current time», «at the moment.» This option can be found in affirmative sentences with a superlative adjective.
- This is his best song yet! — This is his best song so far!
In situations where we want to express surprise or indignation, or to emphasize something, we use the word yet together with the words more, again (more), another (one more).
- We’ll need yet more chocolate. — We will need more more chocolate.
- The teacher gave us yet another task! — The teacher gave us one more task!
Still
The word Still means that something has not changed, has remained unchanged. This adverb is used in situations where the event takes longer than originally planned. You can translate into Russian with the words «still», «still».
- It still drives people crazy. — It still drives people crazy.
- We are still happy. — We are still happy.
If adverb still in a sentence to put after the subject, then you can express your dissatisfaction with the current situation.
- you still don’t understand this grammar rule! — You still do not understand this grammatical rule!
What’s the difference between still and yet? To answer this question, let’s turn to examples:
- He is still — He’s still hungry.
- He hasn’t eaten yet… — He hasn’t eaten yet.
- She is still — She’s still crying.
- She hasn’t stopped crying yet… “She hasn’t stopped crying yet.
Source: https://englishfull.ru/grammatika/just-already-yet-i-still.html
Present perfect — just, already, yet
Just, already, yet — refer to adverbs of the time and in most cases are used in present perfect.
I’ve just
Just = a short time ago — just
1. Are Dima and Diana here? — Are Dima and Diana here?
Yes, they have just arrived. — Yes they just have arrived.
2. Are you hungry? — Are you hungry?
No, I ‘ve just had breakfast. — No, I just had breakfast.
3. Is Sam here? — Is Sam here?
No, I’m afraid he has just gone… — No, I’m afraid he just left.
I’ve already
already = before you expected / before I expected — already (earlier than expected)
1. What time are Diana and Dima coming? — When will Diana and Dima arrive?
They ‘ve already arrived… — They already have arrived.
(Before you expected — earlier than you expected)
2. It’s only 8 o’clock and Andreas has already gone to bed.
It’s only 8 o’clock now, and Andreas already went to bed.
(Before I expected — earlier than I expected)
3. Jon, this is Emma. — John, meet Emma.
Yes, I know. We‘ve already met… — Yes, I know we already met.
yet
Yet = until now — not yet / already (up to this point)
Yet — is used in negative and interrogative sentences and is usually placed at the end.
I haven’t yet
1. Are Diana and Dima here? — Are Dima and Diana here?
No, they have not arrived yet… — No, they not yet have arrived.
2. Does Bruce know that you’re going away? — Does Bruce know you’re leaving?
No I haven’t told Him yet… — No, I told him not yet spoke.
3. Monica has bought a new dress, but she hasn’t worn it yet.
Monica bought a new dress, but not put it on more.
Have you yet?
1. Have Diana and Dima arrived yet? — Dima and Diana already have arrived?
No, not yet. We are still waiting for them. — Not yet, we are still waiting for them.
2. Has Sarah started her new job yet? — Sarah came out already for a new job?
No, she starts next week. — No, she starts next week.
3. This is my new dress. — This is my new dress.
Oh, it’s nice. Have you worn it yet? — It’s cute. You already put it on?
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Still, Yet or Already ???
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There are a large number of words in the English language that are translated in almost the same way. Today we will look at three words — Still, Yet and Already — ALREADY, STILL and learn to distinguish between them. So, let’s begin!
The word STILL in English
The first word STILL — in the meaning of STILL, so far:
- He still wants to be a best man — He still wants to be a friend (with the groom).
- This vase is old but still beautiful — The vase is old, but still beautiful.
- Why do you still go out with Mary? — Why are you still seeing Maria?
- I’m still anxious. I don’t want to visit doctors — I’m still worried. I don’t want to visit doctors.
- Are you still in love with him? — Are you still in love with him?
- You’re 26 years and still look a teenager — You’re 26 years old and still look like a teenager.
- Are you still on the phone? Don’t hang up! — Are you still on the phone? Don’t hang up!
The word YET in English
YET — STILL, ALREADY. Only in NEGATIVE and QUESTIONAL sentences (often used with PRESENT PERFECT):
- Has she received a parcel yet? — Has she received the package yet?
- I haven’t got any parcels yet — I haven’t received any parcels yet.
- We haven’t seen your baby yet — We haven’t seen your baby yet.
- I haven’t yet understood what you said — I still don’t understand what you said.
- Have you found a book? — Not yet — Did you find the book? — Not yet.
NOT YET = Not yet, NOT YET.
The word ALREADY in English
ALREADY — ALREADY, before this time, earlier (also often used with the PRESENT PERFECT time):
- I’ve already read this book twice — I’ve already read this book twice.
- We have already been to Egypt — I’ve already been to Egypt.
- Are you already there? — Yes, I’m already here — Are you already there? — Yes, I’m already here.
- My father already knows the truth — My father already knows the truth.
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Adverbs just, already, yet and still
In this article, we will help you figure out in which cases the adverbs just (just), already (already), yet (already, still), still (still) are used and how they are related to Present Perfect (present perfect tense) …
:
- 1. Just
- 2. Already
- 3. Yet
- 4. Still
Knowing how to correctly use the adverbs just, already, yet and still, you will be able to correctly structure your speech, and when reading or watching a video in English, you will better navigate the time frame of events. We will show excerpts from «Harry Potter» as video examples.
“yet” is an adverb.
“yet” can also be a conjunction.
Let’s look at each one:
“yet” as a conjunction
A conjunction joins together phrases, clauses or sentences.
“yet” as a conjunction means ‘but’ or ‘nevertheless’.
It shows contrast with the first part of the sentence.
Examples:
Mark doesn’t like Jane, yet he often talks to her.
She is intelligent, yet she failed her exams.
“yet” as an adverb
“yet” is usually used in a NEGATIVE sentence or in a QUESTION.
We often use “yet” with the present perfect tense and other perfect tenses.
We also sometimes use it in the present tense.
“yet” is sometimes used in an AFFIRMATIVE sentence.
“yet” with the present tense
We use “yet” in the present tense in negative sentences and questions.
“yet” in a NEGATIVE sentence
Something is not happening or is not true in the present
and
we expect it to happen or to be true in the future.
Examples:
They are not leaving yet.
She’s not tired yet.
“yet” in a QUESTION
To ask if something is happening or true in the present.
We expect it to happen or be true in the future.
Examples:
Are you hungry yet?
Is it raining yet?
Is mum cooking dinner yet?
“yet” with the present perfect tense
We use “yet” with the present tense in negative sentences and questions.
“yet” in a NEGATIVE sentence
Something has not happened in the past up to the present time
and
we expect it to happen in the future.
Examples:
I have not passed my driving test yet.
Jane hasn’t called me yet.
“yet” in a QUESTION
To ask if something has happened in the past
and
we expect it to happen or be true in the future.
Examples:
Have they paid their rent yet?
Have you finished your homework yet?
“yet” with affirmative (positive) sentences
To describe a situation that is continuing even when we think the situation will not continue.
Examples:
Jane: I think we’re late.
Mark: No, there is plenty of time yet.
Teacher: Sit down. The class isn’t finished. There are more exercises to do yet.
“yet” with superlative adjectives
Form:
superlative adjective + “yet“
Meaning:
Something is the best, worst, biggest etc up until the present time.
Examples:
The Airbus A380 is the biggest aeroplane yet.
That goal is his best yet.
Mark: How was your English exam?
Jane: It was my hardest exam yet.
“yet” as an adverb – position in a sentence
Negative
“yet” is usually at the end of the sentence.
“yet” can also be after “not”.
Examples:
I’m not hungry yet.
I’m not yet hungry.
Affirmative (positive) and questions
“yet” is usually at the end of the sentence.
Examples:
There is some more work to do yet.
Are you hungry yet?
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How do you use ‘yet’ and ‘already’ in English?
Both words yet and already are adverbs and are often confused when used in a sentence. Although this may not lead to a communication problem in most cases, the sense behind it (of the statement) gets distorted.
The actual problem here is that some languages do not make a distinction between ‘yet’ and ‘already’ in terms of their meaning. Therefore, a direct translation from those languages into English may be difficult.
Consider the following basic rules for their use. The examples also show that both words are regularly employed in combination with perfect tenses (for example, the present perfect). For those tenses, they are also signal words:
- ‘already’ appears in positive statements and then in the middle of the sentence. However, it is possible to diverge from this position occasionally:
- “The visitors have already left.”
- ‘already’ stands in the middle of the sentence which means directly before the main verb or after the auxiliary.
- “I’ve done it already.”
- Here, ‘already’ is located at the end of the sentence. This frequently happens in spoken language.
- “The visitors have already left.”
- ‘yet’, on the contrary, can generally be found in questions and in negative statements and expresses that something has not happened. It usually occurs at the end of the sentence:
- “Have you had dinner yet?”
- In this case, the interrogator does not know if something has happened (in this example ‘the dinner’) and does not assume it either. In terms of meaning, the following sentence would not be suitable:
- Not: “Have you already had dinner?”
- “I haven’t received the parcel yet.”
- In negatives, ‘not’ is usually used in combination with ‘yet’ and the meaning may slightly differ.
- Info: In former times, a comma was often added before ‘yet’. This has changed and so it is not required in modern English anymore.
- “Have you had dinner yet?”
Use of ‘yet’ as a conjunction
The word ‘yet’ can also be a conjunction. When utilized in this way, it expresses the opposite and has a similar meaning as ‘even though, though, still’. It regularly appears together with ‘and’. Examples:
- “The team tried so hard to win and yet it was not enough.”
- Here, ‘and yet’ connects two independent clauses.
- “Marc and Sandra are twins and yet completely different.”
- In this example, ‘and yet’ merely joins parts of the sentence.
Special utilization of ‘yet’
Especially ‘yet’ can be used for additional purposes. Compare:
‘yet another’ for emphasis
In addition to the aforementioned utilization for temporal aspects, ‘yet another’ offers the possibility to emphasize parts of a statement. Read the following examples:
- “The teacher said that the students would have to take yet another test.”
- In this sentence, the emphasis is clearly put on the fact that there will even be ‘one more test’. It implies that some (or several) tests have already been taken.
- “The teacher said that the students would have to take another test.”
- This statement has more of a neutral tone. The next test could just be the second one.
‘yet to’ for things to happen
Additionally, the word combinations ‘be yet to’ and ‘have yet to’ can be employed for things that have to be done or that will happen at some time in the future. However, this usage is not very common and is rather typical in formal context:
- If the verbs ‘be’ and ‘have’ appear in combination with ‘yet to’, they also have to be conjugated according to the subject. Compare the examples:
- “The best is yet to come.”
- “In the story, a lot of things are yet to happen.”
- “The next step has yet to be decided.”
Further explanations related to the topic ‘already & yet’
The following explanations relate to the topic ‘Using ‘yet & already’’ and could also be helpful:
- Types of sentences
- Difference between auxiliary and main verb
- The subject in English grammar
- Word order in English clauses (SVO)
- Exercise 1: ‘yet & already’
The words already and yet are common words in English that generally refer to an event that has or has not happened before another event in the past or present:
- She hasn’t finished her assignment yet.
The event has not been completed up to the present moment in time.
- Jennifer had already eaten by the time he arrived.
The event occurred before another event took place.
Present Perfect
Both already and yet refer to activities that have or haven’t occurred before the present moment in time. In both cases, the adverb recently could be substituted with the same meaning:
- I have already finished my lunch.
I’ve recently finished my lunch.
- Have you seen Tom yet?
Have you seen Tom recently?
- They haven’t visited Rome yet.
They haven’t visited Rome recently.
Referring to a Past Event
Already is used to indicate that something that happened before the moment of speaking. However, it refers to something that affects the present moment in time. Let’s take a look at a few examples:
- I have already finished the report.
This sentence could be used to express the idea that I finished the report and it is ready to read now.
- She has already seen that film.
This sentence might express that the woman saw the film in the past, so she has no desire in the present moment to see the film.
- They have already eaten.
This sentence would probably be used to state that they are no longer hungry.
The key to using already is to remember that an action that has happened in the past — often in the recent past — affects the present moment or a decision about the present moment in time. Therefore, already and yet are used with the present perfect tense.
Sentence Placement
Already is placed between the auxiliary verb have and the participle form of the verb. It is used in the positive form and should not be used in the negative:
Subject + have / has + already + past participle + objects
- I have already seen that film.
- Mary has already been to Seattle.
Incorrect usage:
- I have seen already that film.
Already is generally not used in the question form. However, when expressing surprise in a rhetorical question it is sometimes used in informal conversations and added to the end of the sentence:
- Have you eaten already?!
- Have you finished already?!
Asking Questions
Yet is used to check whether something has occurred up to the present moment:
- Have you seen that film yet?
- Has Tim done his homework yet?
Yet is generally used to ask about something closer to the present moment. Yet is often used when someone expects something to have occurred before the moment of speaking:
- Have you finished that report yet?
In this case, a colleague expects the report to be finished soon.
Question Placement
Yet is always placed at the end of a question. Notice that yet is not used with question words as questions with yet are yes/no questions:
Have + subject + past participle + objects + yet + ?
- Have you finished that report yet?
- Has she bought a new car yet?
Negative Form
Yet is also used in the negative to express that something that is expected has not yet happened. In this case, yet is placed at the end of the sentence.
Subject + have not / has not + past participle + objects + yet
- She hasn’t finished the report yet.
- Doug and Tom haven’t telephoned yet.
With the Past Perfect
Already can also be used with the past perfect to express that something had happened before something else:
- She had already eaten when he arrived.
- Jackson had already done his homework when he was asked for help.
With the Future Perfect
Already is also used with the future perfect to express that something will have been completed before something else occurs:
- She will have already finished the paperwork before the meeting.
- Frank will have already prepared the report by the time the boss asks for it.
Coordinating Conjunction
Finally, yet can also be used as a coordinating conjunction with the same meaning as but to connect two simple sentences into one. Place yet after a comma to introduce a dependent clause:
- They’d like to go to that new restaurant, yet they can’t get a reservation.
- He’d already bought tickets to the play, yet he wasn’t able to attend the performance.