Definition
Meaning of 'yet'
Meaning of 'yet' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Yet 
[ adv.]
- In addition; further; besides; over and above; still. [ adv.]- At the same time; by continuance from a former state; still.
- Up to the present time; thus far; hitherto; until now; -- and with the negative, not yet, not up to the present time; not as soon as now; as, Is it time to go? Not yet. See As yet, under As, conj.
2. Yet [ conj.]
- Before some future time; before the end; eventually; in
time. [ conj.]- Even; -- used emphatically.
- Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
3. Yet [ n.]
- Any one of several species of large marine gastropods
belonging to the genus Yetus, or Cymba; a boat shell. [ n.]Meaning of 'yet' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. yet [ r]
[ r]Meaning (1):
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example in sentence:
- although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it;
- granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go;
- he was a stern yet fair master;
- while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
Meaning (2):
- within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
- within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
Example in sentence:
- he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves;
- in time they came to accept the harsh reality;
- sooner or later you will have to face the facts
Meaning (3):
- up to the present time
- up to the present time
Example in sentence:
- details are yet to be worked out;
- I have yet to see the results
Meaning (4):
- to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
- to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Example in sentence:
- a yet sadder tale;
- an even (or still) more interesting problem;
- looked sick and felt even worse;
- still another problem must be solved
Meaning (5):
- used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
- used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
Example in sentence:
- So far he hasn't called;
- the sun isn't up yet
Meaning (6):
- used after a superlative
- used after a superlative
Example in sentence:
- the largest drug bust yet;
- this is the best so far
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