Yet

usgb/jet/
adverb

Up until now or at the time being spoken about.

I haven't finished my homework yet.
Visual representation of "yet" - Up until now or at the time being spoken about

Often appears as...

  • not yet
  • haven't yet
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Expectation Not Met

Use 'yet' to show that something expected has not happened.

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She hasn't called me yet.
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Progress Indication

'Yet' often suggests progress is ongoing or assessment is interim.

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They're not ready to leave yet.
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Present Perfect Pair

'Yet' is commonly used with the present perfect tense to indicate time up to now.

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Have you done your chores yet?
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albeitbe that as it mayeven sohoweverneverthelessnonethelessnotwithstandingstill
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