B1 – Intermediate
Just
Use just for something that happened a short time ago.
Meaning: Very recently / a moment ago
Structure:
Subject + has/have + just + past participle
Examples:
- I have just finished my homework.
- She has just left the house.
Already
Use already when something happened earlier than expected.
Meaning: Before now / earlier than expected
Structure:
Subject + has/have + already + past participle
Examples:
- I have already eaten.
- They have already seen that movie.
Yet
Use yet in questions and negative sentences.
Meaning: Until now / up to this time
Structure:
- Questions: Have/Has + subject + past participle + yet?
- Negative: Subject + has/have not + past participle + yet
Examples:
- Have you finished your homework yet?
- I haven’t finished my homework yet.
Still
Use still when something is continuing.
Meaning: Continuing, not finished
Structure:
Subject + is/are/am + still + verb-ing
OR
Subject + still + verb (for simple present)
Examples:
- I am still studying.
- She still works here.
Quick Comparison
- I have just eaten. → a moment ago
- I have already eaten. → sooner than expected
- I haven’t eaten yet. → until now (not finished)
- I am still eating. → continuing