YET
Dictionary entry overview: What does yet mean?
• YET (adverb)
The adverb YET has 6 senses:
1. up to the present time
2. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
3. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
4. within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
5. used after a superlative
6. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
Familiarity information: YET used as an adverb is common.
Dictionary entry details
• YET (adverb)
Meaning:
Up to the present time
Context examples:
I have yet to see the results / details are yet to be worked out
Meaning:
Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
Synonyms:
up to now; until now; til now; thus far; so far; hitherto; heretofore; as yet; yet
Context examples:
So far he hasn't called / the sun isn't up yet
Meaning:
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Synonyms:
even; still; yet
Context examples:
looked sick and felt even worse / an even (or still) more interesting problem / still another problem must be solved / a yet sadder tale
Meaning:
Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
Synonyms:
eventually; in time; one of these days; sooner or later; yet
Context examples:
he will understand eventually / he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves / sooner or later you will have to face the facts / in time they came to accept the harsh reality
Meaning:
Used after a superlative
Synonyms:
so far; yet
Context examples:
this is the best so far / the largest drug bust yet
Meaning:
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
Synonyms:
withal; notwithstanding; nonetheless; nevertheless; however; even so; all the same; still; yet
Context examples:
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it / while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed / he was a stern yet fair master / granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
