1
a
: in addition : besides
gives yet another reason
b
: even sense 1b
a yet higher speed
c
: on top of everything else : no less
had wells going dry. Between two large lakes, yet—
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a(1)
: up to now : so far
hasn't done much yet
—often used to imply the negative of a following infinitivehave yet to win a game
(2)
: at this or that time : so soon as now
not time to go yet
b
: continuously up to the present or a specified time : still
is yet a new country
c
: at a future time : eventually
may yet see the light
3
: but nevertheless : but
Phrases
as yet
: up to the present or a specified time
there are as yet few clues—Sharon Kingman
Sharon Kingman
: one more time
arrived late yet again
Examples of yet in a Sentence
Adverb
His latest novel is his best one yet.
I haven't read the book yet.
Has the mail arrived yet?
It's not time to eat yet.
“Are you ready?” “No, not yet.”
We don't yet know what their plans are.
Their suggestions won't be implemented, at least not yet.
We don't have a firm grasp of the situation yet.
Conjunction
it feels like summer, yet according to the calendar we're still in early spring
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
And yet their feelings toward Jackson were complicated.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
No word yet on who might appear in the female cast, which could hit the Palace stage this summer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Neutral palettes and materials with elegant patina bring an easygoing yet polished look to Young’s interiors, and the designer collaborates closely with clients on spaces that showcase their passions, such as boutique-like closets and artful wine rooms.
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Adverb
The plan was for Schmidt to make his season debut on April 3 against Arizona – the Yankees’ sixth game of the season – but Aaron Boone isn’t sure yet if the righty will stay on that course.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
And yet their feelings toward Jackson were complicated.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
No word yet on who might appear in the female cast, which could hit the Palace stage this summer.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
Neutral palettes and materials with elegant patina bring an easygoing yet polished look to Young’s interiors, and the designer collaborates closely with clients on spaces that showcase their passions, such as boutique-like closets and artful wine rooms.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yet. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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yet
1 of 2 adverb1
a
: in addition : besides
gives yet another reason
b
: even entry 3 sense 4
a yet higher speed
2
a
: up to now : so far
hasn't done much yet
b
: at this time : so soon as now
not time to go yet
c
: still entry 3 sense 2
is yet a new country
d
: at a later time
may yet see the light
3
: nevertheless
strong, yet not strong enough
yet
2 of 2 conjunction
: despite that fact : but
bought more milk yet it was not enough for everyone
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