yet

UK
/jɛt/
US
/jɛt/

Translations

yetadverb
UK
/jɛt/
US
/jɛt/
Synonyms
up to now
so far
as yet
at this time
yetconjunction
UK
/jet/
US
/jɛt/

Definitions

yetadverb
Used in negative sentences and questions to talk about something that has not happened but is expected.
She hasn't finished her homework yet.
Still; even at this time.
He is yet to make a decision.
Used to emphasize an increase in amount or the number of times something happens.
Prices went up yet again.
yetconjunction
Used to introduce a contrast or a surprising element, often equivalent to 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
She was tired, yet she continued to work late into the night.