yet

[ yet ]

adverb

1. at the present time; now:

   Don't go yet. Are they here yet?

2. up to a particular time; thus far:

   They had not yet come.

3. in the time still remaining; before all is done:

   There is yet time.

4. from the preceding time; as previously; still:

   He came here on a vacation 20 years ago, and he is here yet.

5. in addition; again:

   The mail brought yet another reply.

6. moreover:

   I've never read it nor yet intend to.

7. even; still (used to emphasize a comparative):

   a yet milder tone;

   yet greater power.

8. though the case be such; nevertheless:

   strange and yet very true.

conjunction

1. though; still; nevertheless:

   It is good, yet it could be improved.

yet

/ jɛt /

sentence connector

1. nevertheless; still; in spite of that

   I want to and yet I haven't the courage

   she is strange yet kind

adverb

1. usually used with a negative or interrogative so far; up until then or now

   is it teatime yet?

   they're not home yet

2. often preceded by just; usually used with a negative now (as contrasted with later)

   we can't stop yet

3. often used with a comparative even; still

   yet more potatoes for sale

   yet another problem family

4. eventually, in spite of everything

   we'll convince him yet

5. as yet
   so far; up until then or now

Word History and Origins

Origin of yet¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English yet(e) (adverb and conjunction), Old English gīet(a) (adverb); cognate with Middle High German ieze “yet, now” ( German jetzt “now”)

Word History and Origins

Origin of yet¹

Old English gēta; related to Old Frisian jēta

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. as yet. as ¹( def 31 ).

More idioms and phrases containing yet

see as yet .

Example Sentences

For example, Trump hast yet to meet with the General Services Administration, which is in charge of transferring the control of federal agencies, The Post reported.

From Salon

That means it’s likely the passage of the Farm Bill will be punted yet again into 2025.

From Salon

Davis will be joined by the winner of the Carol Burnett Award honoring television achievements, which has yet to be announced.

From Los Angeles Times

Tuesday’s show was the best yet, with Knecht even doing the same shrugged shoulder celebration after his barrage of threes that Michael Jordan used in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals.

From Los Angeles Times

The causes of LD are not yet fully understood, the charity says, but vocal exercises and relaxation can help.

From BBC

Related Words

• although
• even though
• though

When To Use

What are other ways to say yet?

Yet implies the chance of a different outcome in spite of something mentioned prior. When is it best to use yet instead of but, nevertheless, however, or still? Find out on Thesaurus.com.