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

BBC Scotland understands a post mortem examination has yet to take place as not enough of Mr Wright's body has been found.

From BBC

He was, in fact, publicly contradicting the stance of his commander-in-chief and yet he was never held accountable for that rogue statement of his.

From Salon

It is worth noting that the deal for PIF to acquire EA is yet to be officially approved by the relevant authorities.

From BBC

Have you had a chance to watch any of the season yet?

From Los Angeles Times

CCM has been around for decades, and yet it remains what it always was — watered down versions of sounds that were popular on the radio years ago.

From Salon

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When To Use

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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.