Cool MateNot yet vs Still no shrimp
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Not yet
Top 2,000 (common)
Still no shrimp
InformalBeyond 10,000 (less common)
Most formal: Not yetMost common: Not yet
| Not yet | Still no shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɒt jɛt//🇺🇸 //nɑt jɛt// | 🇬🇧 //stɪl nəʊ ʃrɪmp//🇺🇸 //stɪl noʊ ʃrɪmp// |
| Meaning | Not done or finished at this time. | No shrimp yet. |
| Example | I have not yet completed my assignment. | After an hour of waiting, I said, 'Still no shrimp?' |
| Register | Neutral | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| Collocations | not yet finished, not yet arrived, not yet considered | still no news, still no sign, still no updates |
| Common mistakes | Using 'not yet' when something is complete., Confusing it with 'not anymore' which implies a change., Omitting 'yet' and just saying 'not'. | Omitting 'still' often alters the meaning., Confusing 'no' with 'any' in questions., Using it in formal settings. |
| Usage notes | Use 'not yet' to indicate something is still pending. Common in both spoken and written English. Avoid in very formal contexts. | Used in casual conversation, often for comedic or frustrated effect. Not suitable for formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Not yet vs Still no shrimp
What's the difference between Not yet and Still no shrimp?
Not yet: Not done or finished at this time. Still no shrimp: No shrimp yet.
Which is more formal: Not yet and Still no shrimp?
Not yet is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: Not yet and Still no shrimp?
Not yet is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Not yet: I have not yet completed my assignment. Still no shrimp: After an hour of waiting, I said, 'Still no shrimp?'
Can I use Not yet and Still no shrimp interchangeably?
Not always. Not yet and Still no shrimp are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.