yet
1
up until the current or given time
- She has been studying for hours, and she isn't finished yet.
- The results of the experiment are inconclusive; we don't have a conclusion yet.
- He applied for the job last month and hasn't received a response yet.
- The team has been working on the project, but they haven't completed it yet.
- We launched the campaign a week ago, and we haven't seen results yet.
2
at the present moment, often used in negative or interrogative contexts to emphasize immediacy
- I'm not ready yet!
- Has the mail arrived yet?
- Wait!Don't press send yet!
- Don't celebrate yet; the referee is reviewing the play.
- The baby isn't crying yet, but the thunder will startle her.
3
for a time still to come
- She plans to stay in her job for a while yet.
- The old traditions will endure for years yet.
- Winter won't end for weeks yet, so bundle up!
- This old car won't break down on us just yet, it's got years of life left.
- He's young and ambitious, his best work is ahead of him yet.
4
up to a particular point in time
- He has yet completed three marathons this year.
- I have lived in this city for five years yet and have loved every moment.
- The club has yet raised $1,000 for charity.
- They have yet traveled to 20 countries.
- We have yet discovered many fascinating things about space.
5
at some future time or eventually
- The cure could yet be found.
- She'll prove them wrong yet.
- The truth may yet come to light.
- He is young and reckless, but he will learn wisdom yet.
- She hasn't forgiven him, but she will yet.
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6
used to amplify quantity, intensity, or repetition, often comparative
- This movie is good, but the sequel is yet better.
- His explanation was clear, but the teacher's was yet clearer.
- She is already talented, but her sister is yet more skilled.
- The weather was cold, but it got yet colder as the night progressed.
- The book was interesting, but the second chapter was yet more captivating.
7
used to introduce a contrasting fact or idea
- The plan was flawed, yet effective.
- The story is simple, yet profound.
- She failed many times, yet never gave up.
- The room was small, yet cozy.
- The evidence was circumstantial, yet convincing enough for a conviction.
8
used after a superlative
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9
continuing without change from past to present
- The ancient oaks yet stand guard o'er the ruined keep.
- Thy love yet burns bright in mine heart, though years have passed.
- The old king yet reigns, though his hair be white as snow.
- The village bells yet ring at dawn, as they did in my youth.
- Hope yet lingers in shadows where light once dwelt.