Meaning & Definition of Yet in English
English⟶
Yet
/jɛt/
adverb
1. Up to the present time
- "I have yet to see the results"
- "Details are yet to be worked out"
synonym:
- yet
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"
synonym:
- so far,
- thus far,
- up to now,
- hitherto,
- heretofore,
- as yet,
- yet,
- til now,
- until now
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"
synonym:
- even,
- yet,
- still
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"
synonym:
- yet,
- in time
5. Used after a superlative
- "This is the best so far"
- "The largest drug bust yet"
synonym:
- so far,
- 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"
synonym:
- however,
- nevertheless,
- withal,
- still,
- yet,
- all the same,
- even so,
- nonetheless,
- notwithstanding
Examples of using
I can't believe nobody has put this song up yet on all of YouTube.
I haven't decided what to do yet.
Have you read your mail yet?