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yet
/jɛt/
up to the present time
I haven't finished my homework yet.
The speaker is indicating that the homework is still in progress.
general
up to the present time; so far
Have you eaten dinner yet?
Asking if the person has had dinner up to now.
The project isn't complete yet.
The project is still ongoing.
Often used in questions and negative statements to refer to the present moment.
general
in addition; also
She's smart, yet humble.
She is both smart and humble.
He's young, yet experienced.
He is young but also experienced.
Used to introduce a contrasting or additional idea.
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Common Usage
'Yet' is often used in questions and negative statements to refer to the present time.
Gold Rule
Contrastive Use
When 'yet' is used in positive statements, it often introduces a contrasting idea.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'yet,' meaning 'at any time,' from Old English 'ġiet,' meaning 'ever, at any time.'
Usage Notes
In questions and negative statements, 'yet' refers to the present moment. In positive statements, it often introduces a contrast.
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