Yet

Quick meaning: Yet is an adverb meaning Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.

Meaning

Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.

More Meanings

1. At some future time; eventually.
2. (after 'have' and certain copulative verbs, followed by an infinitive) Not as of the time referenced.
3. In addition.
4. (degree) Even.
5. Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.
6. (obsolete) To pour.
7. (obsolete outside dialects) To melt; found; cast (e.g. metal, by pouring it into a mould when molten).

Example Sentences

He'll be hanged yet.

The riddle will be solved yet.

I’ve yet to see him. — I have not yet seen him.

There are two hours yet to go until our destination.

Word Forms

• yets
• yetting
• yetted
• yete

Synonyms for yet

Depending on context, synonyms include still, erenow, formerly, subsequently, besides, further.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, eventually.

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