Synonyms of yet

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adverb

ˈyet 

1

as in finally

at a later time

we may yet figure it out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finally
• eventually
• someday
• soon
• sometime
• ultimately
• in time
• at length
• shortly
• sooner or later
• in the end
• at last
• immediately
• promptly
• momentarily
• imminently
• presently
• in the fullness of time
• before long
• directly
• forthwith
• right now
• right away
• right off
• straightaway
• by and by
• anon
• straightway
• pronto

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• ne'er
• nevermore

2

as in then

in addition to what has been said

offered yet another option for our planned tour of Europe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• then
• either
• besides
• also
• more
• as well
• moreover
• furthermore
• too
• additionally
• for good measure
• again
• further
• in addition to
• to boot
• likewise
• into the bargain
• what's more
• on top of
• withal

3

as in however

in spite of that

the hikers were scared, and yet they continued to go deeper into the cave

Synonyms & Similar Words

• however
• though
• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• still
• at the same time
• all the same
• notwithstanding
• even so
• regardless
• howbeit
• still and all
• withal
• anyhow
• after all
• per contra

4

as in previously

up to this or that time

we have yet to win a single game

she had yet to accomplish a single thing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• previously
• so far
• thus far
• before
• heretofore
• hitherto
• theretofore
• formerly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• thereafter
• hereafter
• later
• henceforth
• subsequently
• afterward
• thenceforth
• henceforward
• thenceforward
• thereupon
• hereupon

yet

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conjunction

as in but

if it were not for the fact that

it feels like summer, yet according to the calendar we're still in early spring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• but
• only
• except
• saving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of yet

Adverb

And yet the story does start again. —Brandy Jensen, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026

Herro was asked about yet again having to re-develop chemistry with Powell on the fly. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026

Instead, the Sky are left holding the bag after yet another squandered opportunity. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

While millions of barrels of oil flow to China via the Strait of Hormuz, India — Tehran’s old ally — is yet to secure a safe passage for its ships stuck in the critical waterway as New Delhi’s deepening ties with the U.S. and Israel strain relations with Iran. —Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2026