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/jɛt/
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A marker that looks backward to what has happened so far or forward to what remains possible, and can also add or contrast a point.
Practice using yet in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The evidence is limited, and yet the theory remains convincing.
  • No decision has been made yet.
  • The missing painting could yet be recovered.
  • He had little experience, yet he handled the crisis calmly.
  • There is hope for the team yet.

Similar words

until now
again
but
nevertheless
thus far
however
as yet
even
so farstill

Meanings

Up to now

adverb
time
neutral
Before or up to the present time, especially in questions and negative statements, or when marking the furthest point reached so far.

Examples

  • I haven't called her yet.
  • Have the tickets arrived yet?
  • No decision has been made yet.
  • Is dinner ready yet?
  • This is our busiest week yet.
  • Her latest novel is her best yet.

Similar words

so far
until now
as yet
thus far

Still to come

adverb
time
neutral
At a future time, showing that something remains possible or is expected before a period ends.

Examples

  • We may yet find a better route.
  • The missing painting could yet be recovered.
  • There is hope for the team yet.
  • He might yet change his mind.
  • The plan has yet to receive final approval.
  • The best may be yet to come.

Similar words

stilleventuallyin time

A further addition

adverb
communication
neutral
In addition to what has already happened or been mentioned, often stressing repetition or a growing number.

Examples

  • The committee requested yet another report.
  • Prices rose yet again in June.
  • She found yet more errors in the figures.
  • The discovery raised yet further questions.
  • They faced yet another delay at the airport.
  • This update adds yet more ways to customize the app.

Similar words

another
again
furthermore
even

Despite that

conjunction
communication
neutral
Introduces a fact that contrasts sharply with what has just been said, much like “but” or “nevertheless.”

Examples

  • The room is small yet comfortable.
  • The task was difficult, yet everyone finished on time.
  • She speaks softly, yet her message is clear.
  • The evidence is limited, and yet the theory remains convincing.
  • It was a simple idea, yet it changed the whole project.
  • He had little experience, yet he handled the crisis calmly.

Similar words

but
nevertheless
however
stillnonetheless

Etymology

From Old English giet or gīet, with related forms in other Germanic languages. Its uses involving time, addition, and contrast developed from the broad idea of continuation.

FAQ

What does yet mean?

Yet can mean up to now, still at a future time, one more, or nevertheless.

What is the difference between yet and already?

In questions, yet asks whether something expected has happened, while already often suggests that it happened sooner than expected.

Where does yet go in a negative sentence?

In its time sense, yet usually comes at the end, as in “I haven't finished yet.”

What does yet another mean?

Yet another means one more of the same kind and often stresses repetition.

Can yet mean but?

Yes. Between contrasting ideas, yet can mean but or nevertheless.

What does have yet to mean?

Have yet to means that an expected action has not happened but may happen later.

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