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

“Like I said, it hasn’t kicked in yet.”

From Salon

But only do this if you really do like him and you’re not prepared to give up on the relationship just yet.

From MarketWatch

Furthermore, this is a working paper, meaning the study has yet to be peer reviewed.

From MarketWatch

They reiterate a buy rating on miner Lynas, highlighting low costs and growing heavy rare-earths separation capacity “that is likely not fully appreciated yet.”

From The Wall Street Journal

For one, it’s hard to say yet which AI companies will be the winners that can justify their investment with enormous returns.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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