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Already / still / yet

Syllabus topic 30: Already / still / yet

Already / still / yet. Already means earlier than expected or before now, still means continuation, and yet asks or negates completion up to a reference time.

How it works

Already means earlier than expected or before now, still means continuation, and yet asks or negates completion up to a reference time. Already/still often go in mid position; yet usually goes at the end in questions and negatives. Still before a negative auxiliary stresses delay.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • Have you finished yet?
  • She is still waiting outside.
  • I've already sent the email, so don't send another.
  • He still hasn't replied.
  • We haven't decided yet.

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