adverb

1. up to now or the time specified; thus far he hasn't gone yet
2. at the present time; now we can't leave just yet
3. still; even now; in the time still remaining there is yet a chance for peace
4. at some future time; sooner or later she will thank you yet
5. now or at a particular time, implying continuance from a preceding time we could hear him yet
6. in addition; further; still; even: usually with a comparative he was yet more kind
7. as much as; even he did not come, nor yet write
8. now, after all the time has elapsed hasn't he finished yet?
9. nevertheless she is comfortable, yet lonely

Etymology: ME yit < OE giet, gieta, akin to OFris ieta

conjunction