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yet (r)

up to the present time

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

used after a superlative

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

Webster

yet (n.)

Any one of several species of large marine gastropods belonging to the genus Yetus, or Cymba; a boat shell.

Webster

yet (adv.)

In addition; further; besides; over and above; still.

At the same time; by continuance from a former state; still.

Up to the present time; thus far; hitherto; until now; -- and with the negative, not yet, not up to the present time; not as soon as now; as, Is it time to go? Not yet. See As yet, under As, conj.

Webster

yet (conj.)

Before some future time; before the end; eventually; in time.

Even; -- used emphatically.

Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.

FAQs About the word yet

yet

up to the present time, used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time, to a greater degree or e

eventually,finally,one day,sometime,soon,at last,at length,at long last,immediately,in the end

never,never,never again

yesty => yeasty, yestreen => last night, yesteryear => yesteryear, yesterweek => last week, yesternoon => yesterday afternoon,