Elementary 📐 Grammar · #76 of 305

Just, Already, Yet

just = recently; already = earlier than expected; yet = until now.

Examples

  • I've just eaten.
  • Have you finished yet?

Key rules

  • just means very recently: I have just arrived
  • already means earlier than expected: She has already left
  • yet is used in negatives and questions at the end: Have you finished yet?
  • These usually go with the present perfect

Common mistakes

  • I have yet finished → I haven't finished yet
  • Have you already eaten? (neutral) → Have you eaten yet?
💡 Tip: Use just and already in the middle and yet at the end.
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