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Yet

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Definitions for Yet

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

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