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

Andrew Bailey's Mansion House speech to investors will mark some of his strongest comments yet on Brexit, saying one of its consequences has been weaker trade.

From BBC

The nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who resigned from Congress on Wednesday, is the clearest sign yet that Trump intends to govern as an authoritarian who will use all the levers of the state to harass his critics and avowed opponents.

From Salon

Now the county has its best chance yet to house them in significant numbers and dramatically reduce the prevalence of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet Crusius hadn’t denied climate change at all.

From Salon

Yet immigration is still largely seen as separate from the environmental stresses contributing to it, and scrutiny of the far right has largely missed its intertwining with the climate crisis.

From Salon

Related Words

• although
• even though
• though