Pronunciation

/ˈjɛt/

Definitions

• Adverb:

1. Used to indicate that something has not happened yet or is still to come: “I haven’t finished my homework yet.” (future)
2. In the sense of “already”, meaning that something has occurred before another action: “She’s already eaten, so she can’t eat yet again tonight.”
3. To express hesitation or uncertainty: “Are you ready? Not quite, let me just put on my shoes yet.”

Phrases

• “Not yet” is used to indicate that something is not done or expected to happen immediately.
• “In a moment, just give me a second” implies that something will happen shortly but not right away.
• “He’ll be back soon, he’s just gone to get coffee yet.”

Example Sentences

• “I’ll call you when I finish the project, not yet.”
• “I know it’s late, but I can’t go to bed yet, I have one more task to complete.”
• “It’s raining heavily outside, we’ll have to wait until it stops yet before leaving.”

Synonyms

• Still
• Soon
• Presently
• Immediately
• Currently
• Notwithstanding

Antonyms

• Already
• Previously
• Finished
• Immediately (in the sense of without delay)