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not yet

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌnɑːt ˈjɛt/ · UK /ˌnɒt ˈjet/

not yet means: Something has not happened so far, but may happen later.

adverb

LATER POSSIBLEA1

Something has not happened so far, but may happen later.

  • “Are you ready?” “Not yet.”
  • The bus has not yet arrived.
  • She is not yet old enough to drive.

How to use it: not yet + adjective/past participle (The results are not yet available.)

Common phrases: not yet ready, not yet finished, not yet available

NOT QUITEC2

Not completely or exactly as described.

  • The fit is close, but not yet exact.
  • His account is broadly right, but not yet the whole truth.
  • The result is good, though not yet perfect.

Similar words: not quite, not exactly

Common phrases: not yet perfect, not yet exact, not yet enough

noun

UNLEARNED SKILLC2

A skill you are still learning and cannot do successfully yet.

  • Swimming is still a not yet for me.
  • The teacher asked us to list our not yets.
  • With practice, that not yet became a skill she could use.

Similar words: unmastered skill

Common phrases: a not yet, my not yet

Questions about not yet

What does not yet mean?

Something has not happened so far, but may happen later.

What is not yet in other languages?

Türkçe: henüz değil · Español: todavía no · Français: pas encore · Deutsch: noch nicht · Italiano: non ancora · 日本語: まだ

How do you pronounce not yet?

In American English /ˌnɑːt ˈjɛt/; in British English /ˌnɒt ˈjet/.

How do you use not yet in a sentence?

“Are you ready?” “Not yet.” The bus has not yet arrived.

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