yet
/jet/
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Definition
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.
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
- 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
- used after a superlative
- this is the best so far
- the largest drug bust yet
- 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
- 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
- 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
- up to the present time
- I have yet to see the results
- details are yet to be worked out