In British English, we use the present perfect with just, already and yet to talk about recent

events and actions.

We use just in positive sentences to talk about very recent events or actions.

 She's just won the match.

 They've just made a big announcement.

We use yet in questions and negative sentences to talk about actions and events happening up to
now.

 Have you finished that book yet?

 I haven't made a decision yet.

We use already in positive sentences to talk about actions and events that happened before now
or earlier than expected.

 I've already visited three universities.

 Spring has already arrived in Madrid!
 Has Morris finished his studies ?
 My brother has bought a new car but he hasn't driven it yet.
 Maria has phoned from Italy. I spoke to her a few minutes ago.
 Have you had lunch ?
 I can't go to Spain. I have booked two tickets for Italy. I booked them a few months ago.
 Have you seen the new James Bond film ?
 The concert will start in two hours but the singers haven't arrived .
 Another postcard ! I've had six from him.
 Congratulations ! You have won a trip to New York.
 The group has visited two museums today, so they don't want to go to another one.
 I have been to Norway but I haven't been to Sweden .
 I've come home from Frankie's place, but there was nobody at home.
 We have tried to contact her twice. There's no point in trying again.
 Has your new boyfriend met your parents ?