Intermediate 📐 Grammar · #285 of 305

Even, Still, Yet, Already

Show surprise, continuation and expectation.

Examples

  • He still lives here.
  • She has already left.

Key rules

  • Even adds surprise (Even he knew)
  • Still shows something continues (He still lives here)
  • Yet is used in negatives and questions, usually at the end (Has she left yet?)
  • Already shows something happened sooner than expected (She has already left)

Common mistakes

  • He lives here yet → He still lives here
  • Have you already finished? → Have you finished yet?
💡 Tip: Use yet in negatives and questions, already in positives.
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