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not yet

/nɒt jɛt/
adverbial phrase★Beginner— still not
general

indicating that something has not happened or been done up to the present time

She hasn't arrived yet.

She has not arrived at this time.

The results are not yet available.

The results have not been released or completed.

💡

Often used to indicate that something is expected to happen in the future.

Collocations

not yet clearstill uncertainnot yet decidedstill undecidednot yet readystill not prepared

Synonyms

still notnot at this timenot as of now

Antonyms

alreadynowcurrently

Related Phrases

not yetphrase
still not
not yet surephrase
still uncertain

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Questions

In questions, 'not yet' can be used to ask if something has happened: 'Have you finished yet? Not yet.'

⚡Gold Rule

Negative Context

'Not yet' is always used in negative or interrogative sentences.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'not' (negation) and 'yet' (up to the present time).

📝Usage Notes

Often used in negative sentences to indicate that something has not happened or been completed.

Word Breakdown

not
negation
adverb
+
yet
up to the present time
adverb
English Dictionary

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