as of yet (yet)

Writers often insert "as of yet," but that phrase is redundant and nonstandard. Use "yet" at the end of a clause or, in limited formal contexts, "as yet" without "of."

Below are clear rules, many wrong/right pairs, quick rewrites for work, school, and casual contexts, a memory trick, and related mistakes to watch for.

Quick answer

Avoid "as of yet." Use "yet" at the end of a clause (We haven't received it yet.) or "as yet" (no "of") when fronting a formal clause (As yet, we have no evidence).

Most of the time: remove "as of" and put "yet" at the sentence end.
For a formal, fronted time phrase, use "as yet" (never "as of yet").
If the sentence isn't negative, prefer "so far," "to date," or "currently."

Is "as of yet" correct?

No. "As of yet" is nonstandard and wordy. It combines two time expressions ("as of" and "yet") that don't need to be stacked.

"Yet" alone handles most negatives: place it at the end of the clause. Use "as yet" without "of" only when you want a slightly formal, fronted time phrase: "As yet, no solution has been proposed."

As yet, as of yet, or yet?

Choose based on position and tone:

End of clause (neutral/casual): put "yet" at the end. Example: "I haven't finished the report yet."
Fronted, formal tone: use "as yet." Example: "As yet, the experiment shows no clear trend."
Never use: "as of yet" - it sounds clumsy and reads as a mistake.

Why writers make this mistake

People layer time phrases because they sound natural when spoken. Drafting quickly or copying phrasing from different sources also spreads the error.

sound-based guessing
overcorrection or combining expressions
typing without a final read-through

How it sounds in real writing

Seeing the correct forms in context makes the error easier to catch. Below are sample sentences showing the nonstandard and the preferred phrasing.

Work - Wrong: The migration will be complete as of yet.
Right: The migration won't be complete yet.
School - Wrong: As of yet, the study lacks conclusive data.
Right: As yet, the study lacks conclusive data.
Casual - Wrong: I haven't decided as of yet.
Right: I haven't decided yet.

Try your own sentence

Test the whole sentence rather than the phrase alone: remove "of" and read the sentence aloud to check tone and clarity.

Wrong vs right examples you can copy

These pairs make corrections obvious and are quick to use when editing.

Wrong: We haven't received the package as of yet.
Right: We haven't received the package yet.
Wrong: As of yet, no candidate has accepted the offer.
Right: As yet, no candidate has accepted the offer.
Wrong: The data do not show a trend as of yet.
Right: The data do not show a trend yet.
Wrong: I'm not ready as of yet.
Right: I'm not ready yet.
Wrong: As of yet, the team hasn't agreed on dates.
Right: As yet, the team hasn't agreed on dates.
Wrong: There is no decision as of yet.
Right: There is no decision yet.

How to fix your own sentence

Fixing the mistake is usually a small edit, but always reread to ensure the tone still fits.

Step 1: Identify whether the clause is negative or a fronted time phrase.
Step 2: Replace "as of yet" with "yet" or "as yet" as appropriate.
Step 3: Reread and, if needed, choose "so far" / "to date" for nonnegative contexts.

Original: The plan is unclear as of yet.
Rewrite: The plan is unclear yet. (Better: "The plan remains unclear." )
Original: As of yet, we have no estimate for completion.
Rewrite: As yet, we have no estimate for completion.
Original: We haven't fixed the bug as of yet.
Rewrite: We haven't fixed the bug yet.

A simple memory trick

Link the correct form to cadence: if the time phrase sits at the end, use "yet"; if it starts the sentence and sounds formal, reach for "as yet." Picture the phrase as one unit rather than two grafted pieces.

Search your drafts for "as of yet" and replace in bulk.
When editing, prefer the shorter option by default.

Similar mistakes to watch for

Once you accept one compound time phrase, other stacked or split forms can sneak in. A quick scan saves rewriting later.

split words that should be closed (e.g., "alot" vs. "a lot")
hyphen confusion (e.g., "re-form" vs. "reform")
redundant time phrases (e.g., "currently at this time")
mixing formal and casual registers in the same sentence

FAQ

Is "as of yet" ever correct?

No. "As of yet" is generally considered nonstandard and wordy. Delete "of" and use either "yet" (most cases) or "as yet" (limited formal, fronted uses).

When should I use "as yet" instead of "yet"?

Use "as yet" sparingly when fronting a formal time phrase: "As yet, no solution has been proposed." For most negatives in conversational or email style, use "yet" at the end.

What are good substitutes when the sentence isn't negative?

Use "so far," "to date," or "currently" for ongoing progress: "So far, we've completed three modules."

Should I update old documents that use "as of yet"?

Yes. Replace "as of yet" with "yet," "as yet," "so far," or "to date" depending on tone and meaning to improve clarity.

How can I avoid this mistake in the future?

Search your drafts for "as of yet," remove "of," and then choose the most natural phrasing. Read sentences aloud to check rhythm and tone.

Quick habit: edit before you send

When proofreading, search for "as of yet," apply the two-step fix, and prefer shorter, clearer options by default. Small edits like this sharpen your writing.