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adverb
- 1. up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then: "I haven't told anyone else yet" Similar
- 2. still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition): "snow, snow, and yet more snow" Similar
conjunction
- 1. but at the same time; but nevertheless: "the path was dark, yet I slowly found my way"
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YET definition: 1. still; until the present time: 2. the best, worst, etc. until now: 3. until and including this…. Learn more.
1. a. : in addition : besides. gives yet another reason. b. : even sense 1b. a yet higher speed. c. : on top of everything else : no less. had wells going dry. Between two large lakes, yet J. H. Buzard. 2. a (1) : up to now : so far. hasn't done much yet. often used to imply the negative of a following infinitive. have yet to win a game. (2)
Yet can introduce a contrast, refer to the future, or to something that you need more of. You can like a class, yet feel it's too hard. You may need to study hard yet again to try to pass a re-test. And even if an exam hasn't happened yet, you might worry it will be a disaster.
Definition of yet adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Yet definition: at the present time; now. See examples of YET used in a sentence.
1. At this time; for the present: isn't ready yet. 2. Up to a specified time; thus far: The end had not yet come. 3. At a future time; eventually: may yet change his mind. 4. Besides; in addition: returned for yet another helping. 5. Still more; even: a yet sadder tale. 6. Nevertheless: young yet wise. conj.
USAGE: Yet, still, already •Yet is used to say that something has not happened or a situation has not started to exist: It isn’t time to go yet. •Yet is also used to ask if something has happened: Have you seen him yet? •Still is used to say that an earlier situation has not changed: This system is still used today.
1. adverb. You use yet in negative statements to indicate that something has not happened up to the present time, although it probably will happen. You can also use yet in questions to ask if something has happened up to the present time. They haven't finished yet. No decision has yet been made.
used to show that you are surprised or annoyed that something is being repeated or increased: He's given us yet more work to do. could/may/might, etc yet. used to say there is still a possibility that something will happen: He may win yet. yet. conjunction. uk / jet / us. B1.
Definitions of 'yet' 1. You use yet in negative statements to indicate that something has not happened up to the present time, although it probably will happen. You can also use yet in questions to ask if something has happened up to the present time. [...] 2.
