Definition

1. Adverb:

   • Up until now or a specified time; still: Used to indicate that something expected has not happened or a situation continues to exist.
   • At some future time; eventually: Used to indicate that something will or may happen in the future.
   • In addition; further; even: Used to emphasize an increase in degree or to introduce a stronger point.
   • Nevertheless; however; but: Used to introduce a contrasting idea or fact.

2. Conjunction:

   • But at the same time; but nevertheless: Used to connect two contrasting statements.

Usage and Examples

• Adverb (Up until now / Still):

  • The sun isn't up yet. (It is still not sunrise.)
  • I have yet to see the results. (I still have not seen the results.)
  • He hasn't called yet. (He has not called up to this moment.)

• Adverb (Eventually / In the future):

  • He will understand yet. (He will understand eventually.)
  • The flowers that were yet to show themselves. (The flowers that would eventually bloom.)

• Adverb (Even / Still more):

  • You must work yet harder. (You must work even harder.)
  • A yet sadder tale. (An even sadder story.)

• Adverb / Conjunction (Nevertheless / But):

  • He was a stern yet fair master. (He was stern but nevertheless fair.)
  • We disliked each other, yet we agreed. (We disliked each other, however we agreed.)
  • It is strange, yet true. (It is strange, but it is true.)

Advanced Usage

• "As yet": Until now; so far. Used in negative or interrogative contexts.

  • We have had no news as yet. (We have had no news up to this point.)

• "Just yet": Right now; at this exact moment. Often used in negative contexts.

  • I'm not ready to leave just yet. (I am not ready to leave at this precise moment.)

• "Nor yet": And also not.

  • He didn't call, nor yet did he write. (He didn't call, and he also didn't write.)

Variants and Related Words

• Not yet: An adverbial phrase meaning "not up to the present time."
  • The task is not yet finished. (The task is still unfinished.)

Synonyms

• Adverb (still):
• Adverb (so far):
• Adverb (eventually):
• Conjunction (nevertheless / however):

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "The best/greatest/largest... yet": The best etc. up to this point in time.

  • This is her finest performance yet. (This is her best performance so far.)

• "Have yet to": Used to say that something has not happened or been done up to now, but is expected or required.

  • I have yet to meet his parents. (I still have not met his parents.)

• "And yet" / "But yet": Used for emphasis when introducing a strong contrast.

  • He claims to be poor, and yet he drives an expensive car.

Adverb

1. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
   • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
   • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
   • he was a stern yet fair master
   • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
2. used after a superlative
   • this is the best so far
   • the largest drug bust yet
3. within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
   • he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
   • sooner or later you will have to face the facts
   • in time they came to accept the harsh reality
4. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
   • looked sick and felt even worse
   • an even (or still) more interesting problem
   • still another problem must be solved
   • a yet sadder tale
5. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
   • So far he hasn't called
   • the sun isn't up yet
6. up to the present time
   • I have yet to see the results
   • details are yet to be worked out