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adverb
- 1. up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then: "I haven't told anyone else yet"
- 2. still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition): "snow, snow, and yet more snow"
conjunction
- 1. but at the same time; but nevertheless: "the path was dark, yet I slowly found my way"
1. a. : in addition : besides. gives yet another reason. b. : even sense 1b. a yet higher speed. c. : on top of everything else : no less. had wells going dry. Between two large lakes, yet J. H. Buzard. 2. a (1) : up to now : so far. hasn't done much yet. often used to imply the negative of a following infinitive. have yet to win a game. (2)
YET definition: 1. still; until the present time: 2. the best, worst, etc. until now: 3. until and including this…. Learn more.
from the preceding time; as previously; still: He came here on a vacation 20 years ago, and he is here yet. in addition; again: The mail brought yet another reply. moreover: I've never read it nor yet intend to. even; still (used to emphasize a comparative): a yet milder tone; yet greater power.
Definition of yet adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
yet. Yet can introduce a contrast, refer to the future, or to something that you need more of. You can like a class, yet feel it's too hard. You may need to study hard yet again to try to pass a re-test. And even if an exam hasn't happened yet, you might worry it will be a disaster.
If you say that something should not or cannot be done yet, you mean that it should not or cannot be done now, although it will have to be done at a later time. Don't get up yet. The hostages cannot go home just yet.
1. At this time; for the present: isn't ready yet. 2. Up to a specified time; thus far: The end had not yet come. 3. At a future time; eventually: may yet change his mind. 4. Besides; in addition: returned for yet another helping. 5. Still more; even: a yet sadder tale. 6. Nevertheless: young yet wise. conj.
used to show that you are surprised or annoyed that something is being repeated or increased: He's given us yet more work to do. could/may/might, etc yet. used to say there is still a possibility that something will happen: He may win yet. yet. conjunction. uk / jet / us. B1.
Definitions of 'yet' 1. You use yet in negative statements to indicate that something has not happened up to the present time, although it probably will happen. You can also use yet in questions to ask if something has happened up to the present time. [...] 2.
Yet Definition. At the present time; now. We can't leave just yet. Up to now or the time specified; thus far. He hasn't gone yet. Still; even now; in the time still remaining. There is yet a chance for peace. At some future time; sooner or later. She will thank you yet.
