Meaning & Definition of Yet in English

1. Up to the present time

• "I have yet to see the results"

• "Details are yet to be worked out"

2. 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"

3. 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"

4. 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"

5. Used after a superlative

• "This is the best so far"

• "The largest drug bust yet"

6. 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"