Already - Still - Yet
In English grammar, the words 'already', 'still', and 'yet' are often confusing. This note will help you
understand the difference between them with simple explanations and examples.
Already
We use 'already' when something happens earlier than expected, or earlier than something else.
Example: She has already finished her homework.
Still
We use 'still' to say that something is continuing. It has not changed or stopped.
Example: He still lives with his parents.
Yet
We use 'yet' when we are waiting for something to happen or expecting something to happen.
Example: I haven't eaten yet.
Timeline Usage
- 'Already': earlier than expected (past tenses).
- 'Still': continuing action or state (present tenses).
- 'Yet': expected but not happened (negatives/questions).
Mini Test: Fill in the blanks with 'already', 'still', or 'yet'
1. She hasn't called me ______.
2. I've ______ done my homework.
3. Are you ______ working on that project?
4. He hasn't arrived ______.
5. They're ______ living in the same house.
In English grammar, the words 'already', 'still', and 'yet' are often confusing. This note will help you
understand the difference between them with simple explanations and examples.
Already
We use 'already' when something happens earlier than expected, or earlier than something else.
Example: She has already finished her homework.
Still
We use 'still' to say that something is continuing. It has not changed or stopped.
Example: He still lives with his parents.
Yet
We use 'yet' when we are waiting for something to happen or expecting something to happen.
Example: I haven't eaten yet.
Timeline Usage
- 'Already': earlier than expected (past tenses).
- 'Still': continuing action or state (present tenses).
- 'Yet': expected but not happened (negatives/questions).
Mini Test: Fill in the blanks with 'already', 'still', or 'yet'
1. She hasn't called me ______.
2. I've ______ done my homework.
3. Are you ______ working on that project?
4. He hasn't arrived ______.
5. They're ______ living in the same house.
