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yet

/jɛt/
adverb★Beginner💡 up to the present time
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.

Collocations

not yetstill not done or happeningstill yetemphasizes that something hasn't happened

Synonyms

so farup to nowas yetstill

Antonyms

alreadynowpreviously

Related Phrases

not yetphrase
still not done or happening
still yetphrase
emphasizes that something hasn't happened

💡Pro Tip

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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