yet

American  

[yet] / yɛt /

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.

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conjunction

1. though; still; nevertheless.

   It is good, yet it could be improved.

idioms

1. as yet. as.

yet British  

/ jɛt /

1. nevertheless; still; in spite of that

   I want to and yet I haven't the courage

   she is strange yet kind

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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

yet More Idioms  

1. see as yet.

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Usage

What are other ways to say yet?

Yet implies the chance of a different outcome in spite of something mentioned prior. When is it best to use yet instead of but, nevertheless, however, or still? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

Etymology

Origin of yet

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”)

Example Sentences

And yet, Sina says, his uncle seems to be "afraid of dying" in the war and appears to have been trying to improve relations with some family members, including his own mother, Sina's grandmother.

From BBC

He was generally feeling unwell but had no bowel symptoms, yet needed surgery just two days after his 50th birthday.

From BBC

And yet, she says, "The feeling here is more calm. I believe at the end of the day, we will be fine".

From BBC

U.S. natural gas futures ended the session little changed as the market enters the spring shoulder season when heating demand falls off and cooling demand has yet to pick up.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I haven’t even watched it yet. You know why? Because I lived it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• even so
• however
• in spite of that
• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• notwithstanding
• still