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yet > 6 senses
ADVERB1yetUp to the present time
2yet, so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until nowUsed in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
3yet, even, stillTo a greater degree or extent
4yet, eventually, sooner or later, in time, one of these daysWithin an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
5yet, so farUsed after a superlative
6yet, however, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstandingDespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
yet > pronunciation
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yet > adverb 1
MeaningUp to the present time.
Examples"I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out"
yet > adverb 2
MeaningUsed in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
Examples"the sun isn't up yet"
Synonymsso far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until now
yet > adverb 3
MeaningTo a greater degree or extent. Used with comparisons.
Examples"a yet sadder tale"
Synonymseven, still
yet > adverb 4
MeaningWithin an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time.
Examples"he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"
Synonymseventually, sooner or later, in time, one of these days
yet > adverb 5
MeaningUsed after a superlative.
Examples"the largest drug bust yet"
Synonymsso far
yet > adverb 6
MeaningDespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession).
Examples"he was a stern yet fair master"
Synonymshowever, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding

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