American English pronunciation
How to pronounce yet
IPA transcription: ['jɛt]
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Adverb
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despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
“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”
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used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
“So far he hasn't called”
“the sun isn't up yet”
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to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
“looked sick and felt even worse”
“an even (or still) more interesting problem”
“still another problem must be solved”
“a yet sadder tale”
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up to the present time
“I have yet to see the results”
“details are yet to be worked out”
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within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
“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”
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used after a superlative
“this is the best so far”
“the largest drug bust yet”
Usage examples
- The final chapter in the city's history has not been opened yet.
- Mr. Nelson come yet?
- He didn't know the man yet, but his practiced eye would recognize him when he appeared.
- Yet their eventual partnership seemed unlikely.
- Yet, it was a little too large for assurance.
- The mystery still has yet to be revealed.
- "We haven’t reached our target yet", said the boss.
- The Taylor Jean movement isn't dead yet.
- And yet it is quite simple.
- But I believe she’ll turn out all right yet.