yet

adverb

\ ˈyet

Definition of yet

(Entry 1 of 2)

1a : 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— J. H. Buzard

2a(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 : nevertheless, however

as yet

: up to the present or a specified time there are as yet few clues— Sharon Kingman

yet again

: one more time arrived late yet again

yet

conjunction

Definition of yet (Entry 2 of 2)

: but nevertheless : but

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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: Adverb

Having had an Italian at its helm for eight years, and a Spanish vice-president, the received wisdom is that the ECB presidency now belongs to a northerner—if not to Germany, which has yet to hold the post. — The Economist, "The ECB presidency is distinct but not immune from backroom deals," 15 June 2019 Luis Severino has yet to throw a pitch in a game this season and is still weeks away from his return from a right lat strain. — Kristie Ackert, courant.com, "Yankees hope the injured Jonathan Loaisiga can provide pitching boost soon," 14 June 2019 Burnley have yet to get a mention on this list, but few will back them vastly improving on their lacklustre 2018/19 showing, and could well be in with another tough season given Sean Dyche's minuscule budget. — SI.com, "8 Potential Relegation 'Six-Pointers' as Premier League Fixtures are Announced," 13 June 2019 And that oil plunge has yet to filter through to retail gasoline prices, which move with a lag. — Matt Egan, CNN, "What the Gulf tanker attacks mean for oil and gas prices," 13 June 2019 The Revolution have yet to play a home match under Arena. — Frank Dell’apa, BostonGlobe.com, "Revolution have regained their confidence under Bruce Arena," 13 June 2019 And many donors have yet to go all in on a specific candidate. — Brian Slodysko, Fortune, "Trump Has Spent $10 Million on 2020 Digital Ads in Battleground States," 13 June 2019 Jones hit leadoff 19 times last season but has yet to hit there this season. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers put JaCoby Jones at leadoff spot with Niko Goodrum ailing," 12 June 2019 ICM Partners has yet to comment on their decision to drop Fairstein. — Paula Rogo, Essence, "Linda Fairstein Dropped By Hollywood Literary Agency Amid 'When They See Us' Backlash," 12 June 2019

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