yet

yet Definition

yet (yet)

adverb

up to now or the time specified; thus far he hasn't gone yet
at the present time; now we can't leave just 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
now or at a particular time, implying continuance from a preceding time we could hear him yet
in addition; further; still; even: usually with a comparative he was yet more kind
as much as; even he did not come, nor yet write
now, after all the time has elapsed hasn't he finished yet?
nevertheless she is comfortable, yet lonely

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

but; regardless of this she seems happy, yet she is troubled

yet Idioms

as yet

up to now

have yet to (do something)

to have not yet (done something) we have yet to win

yet Synonyms

modif.

Nevertheless
notwithstanding, however, in spite of, despite, still, but, though, although, at any rate, on the other hand.
Thus far
until now, till, hitherto, prior to, still; see also until.
In addition
besides, additionally, further, furthermore, still further.

up to now, thus far, still; see sense 2.

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