yet

[yet]

adverb

1. at the present time; now.

   Don't go yet. Are they here yet?

2. up to a particular time; thus far.

   They had not yet come.

3. in the time still remaining; before all is done.

   There is yet time.

4. from the preceding time; as previously; still.

   He came here on a vacation 20 years ago, and he is here yet.

5. in addition; again.

   The mail brought yet another reply.

6. moreover.

   I've never read it nor yet intend to.

7. even; still (used to emphasize a comparative).

   a yet milder tone;

   yet greater power.

8. though the case be such; nevertheless.

   strange and yet very true.

conjunction

1. though; still; nevertheless.

   It is good, yet it could be improved.

yet

/ jɛt /

1. nevertheless; still; in spite of that

   I want to and yet I haven't the courage

   she is strange yet kind

adverb

1. (usually used with a negative or interrogative) so far; up until then or now

   they're not home yet

   is it teatime yet?

2. (often preceded by just; usually used with a negative) now (as contrasted with later)

   we can't stop yet

3. (often used with a comparative) even; still

   yet more potatoes for sale

   yet another problem family

4. eventually, in spite of everything

   we'll convince him yet

5. so far; up until then or now

Word History and Origins

Origin of yet¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English yet(e) (adverb and conjunction), Old English gīet(a) (adverb); cognate with Middle High German ieze “yet, now” ( German jetzt “now”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of yet¹

Old English gēta; related to Old Frisian jēta

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. as yet. as.

see as yet.

Example Sentences

Inflation is above its 2% target, yet it cut rates last month and is on course to do so again.

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The group has yet to begin its work.

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The case was yet another exhibit of what U.K. security services say is an unprecedented level of spying by China on Britain and other western allies such as the U.S.

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The 35-year-old, who may be playing her final year of international cricket, has taken her side into yet another tournament semi-final, and will be keen to continue building momentum in their final group stage games.

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Ranking points will be on offer and could yet be crucial as Raducanu, the current world number 29, tries to squeeze among the 32 seeds for the Australian Open later that month.

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When To Use

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