yet (A1)
adverb, conjunction
Pronunciation: /jɛt/
Definition
Used to say that something has not happened but is expected to happen in the future.
Examples
She hasn't arrived yet.
Have you eaten yet?
The train has not left yet.
How to Use yet
- not yet (collocation)
- Indicates something has not happened up to the present time. — "I have not finished my work yet."
- have yet to (collocation)
- Indicates something has not happened and is expected to happen. — "We have yet to see the results of the experiment."
- still ... yet (collocation)
- Emphasizes that something is still true or expected, despite other factors. — "It's late, and he's still not home yet."
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