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

The victim's identity was yet to be confirmed.

From BBC

And, yet, here we are still trying to work out exactly what to expect from his Three Lions team.

From BBC

Many of those killed were foreign nationals, including three British people whose identities have not yet been announced.

From BBC

Post Malone is yet to make a statement on the rearranged dates, but his promoters said it would be "impossible to get people to the concert and home again safely" without London Underground services.

From BBC

Karros, 23, is one of 17 players on the Rockies’ roster who has yet to turn 26 and one of 17 who spent at least part of the season in the minors.

From Los Angeles Times

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When To Use

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