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yet

/jɛt/

yetadverb

/jɛt/

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

up to now

so far

as yet

at this time

yetconjunction

/jet/

/jɛt/

Definitions

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.