yet
Americanadverb
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at the present time; now.
Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
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up to a particular time; thus far.
They had not yet come.
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in the time still remaining; before all is done.
There is yet time.
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from the preceding time; as previously; still.
He came here on a vacation 20 years ago, and he is here yet.
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in addition; again.
The mail brought yet another reply.
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I've never read it nor yet intend to.
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even; still (used to emphasize a comparative).
a yet milder tone;
yet greater power.
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though the case be such; nevertheless.
strange and yet very true.
conjunction
idioms
adverb
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(usually used with a negative or interrogative) so far; up until then or now
they're not home yet
is it teatime yet?
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(often preceded by just; usually used with a negative) now (as contrasted with later)
we can't stop yet
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(often used with a comparative) even; still
yet more potatoes for sale
yet another problem family
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eventually, in spite of everything
we'll convince him yet
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so far; up until then or now
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
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They analyzed liver tissue samples from patients at different stages of disease, including individuals who had not yet developed cancer.
From Science Daily
It unexpectedly held onto its outer layers for more than 50 days before releasing them, offering the clearest evidence yet for a delayed expulsion in a nova.
From Science Daily
The city also has yet to release the mayor’s communications about the after-action report.
From Los Angeles Times
"It has timeless appeal, and yet it manages to speak to the times we live in today."
From BBC
"It's a period where the history is not yet written," says Dr Seaman.
From BBC
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