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yet - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
yet
Definition
(adv) up to the present time
Example Sentence
I have yet to see the results
details are yet to be worked out
Definition
(adv) used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
Synonyms
:
as yet
,
heretofore
,
hitherto
,
so far
,
thus far
,
til now
,
until now
,
up to now
Example Sentence
So far he hasn't called
the sun isn't up yet
Definition
(adv) to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Synonyms
:
even
,
still
Example Sentence
looked sick and felt even worse
an even (or still) more interesting problem
still another problem must be solved
a yet sadder tale
Definition
(adv) within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
Synonyms
:
in time
Example Sentence
he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
sooner or later you will have to face the facts
in time they came to accept the harsh reality
Definition
(adv) used after a superlative
Synonyms
:
so far
Example Sentence
this is the best so far
the largest drug bust yet
Definition
(adv) despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
Synonyms
:
all the same
,
even so
,
however
,
nevertheless
,
nonetheless
,
notwithstanding
,
still
,
withal
Example Sentence
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
he was a stern yet fair master
granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
Word used in video below:
text: are we nearly there yet not yet Peppa
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