yet

1 of 2

adverb

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, yetJ. H. Buzard
2
a(1)
: up to now : so far
hasn't done much yet
often used to imply the negative of a following infinitive
have 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

yet

2 of 2

conjunction

: but nevertheless : but
Phrases
as yet
: up to the present or a specified time
there are as yet few cluesSharon Kingman
yet again
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Adverb
And yet Henry had even more capacity to invent greater and greater, more complicated lies with which to swindle me out of my inheritance. Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024 This Beginner-Friendly Chest Workout Will Strengthen Your Upper Body There are just five moves in this quick yet effective dumbbell routine. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024 And yet, though unseen by even his own son for years, Lai has become the global face of conscience rights in its perpetual struggle against totalitarianism. Ashley McGuire, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024 This key look is yet another attempt by Danielle’s stylists to elevate her red carpet appearances. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yet 

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from Old English gīet; akin to Old Frisian ieta yet

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Conjunction

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yet was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near yet

Cite this Entry

“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

yet

1 of 2 adverb
1
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

More from Merriam-Webster on yet

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!