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ADVERB | 1 | yet | Up to the present time |
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2 | yet, so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until now | Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | |
3 | yet, even, still | To a greater degree or extent | |
4 | yet, eventually, sooner or later, in time, one of these days | Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | |
5 | yet, so far | Used after a superlative | |
6 | yet, however, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) |
Sounds | yeh't |
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Rhymes | abet, alphabet, anisette, and 102 more rhymes in eht at the HyperDic website... |
Meaning | Up to the present time. |
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Examples | "I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out" |
Meaning | Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time. |
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Examples | "the sun isn't up yet" |
Synonyms | so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until now |
Meaning | To a greater degree or extent. Used with comparisons. |
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Examples | "a yet sadder tale" |
Synonyms | even, still |
Meaning | Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time. |
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Examples | "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves" |
Synonyms | eventually, sooner or later, in time, one of these days |
Meaning | Used after a superlative. |
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Examples | "the largest drug bust yet" |
Synonyms | so far |
Meaning | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession). |
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Examples | "he was a stern yet fair master" |
Synonyms | however, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding |