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Meaning of 'yet' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Yet [ adv.]
- In addition; further; besides; over and above; still.
- 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.
- 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.

Meaning of 'yet' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . yet [ r]
Meaning (1):
- 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 (2):
- 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 (3):
- up to the present time
Example in sentence:
  • details are yet to be worked out;
  • I have yet to see the results
Meaning (4):
- 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 (5):
- 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
Example in sentence:
  • the largest drug bust yet;
  • this is the best so far

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