Etymology: (bef. 900; ME yet(e), OE gīet(a), c. OFris (i)ēta)
Definition of 'Yet'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (adverb)yet up to the presenttime "I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out"
2. (adverb)so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, yet, til now, until now used in negativestatement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the presenttime "So far he hasn't called"; "the sun isn't up yet"
3. (adverb)even, yet, still 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"
4. (adverb)yet, in time within an indefinite time or at an unspecified futuretime "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"
5. (adverb)so far, yet used after a superlative "this is the best so far"; "the largest drug bust yet"
6. (adverb)however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding 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"
1. (adverb)yet used in questions and negatives to mean up to the present or before a particulartime "Did you ask your dad?" "No, not yet."; We hadn't yet realized who she was.
2. yet as soon or as early as now I can't tell you yet - I need to think.; Now we have yet another test to take.
3. yet emphasizes how often or much sth happens emphasizes sb or sth is the best, worst, etc so far That was his best attempt yet.
4. yet indicates sth is possible in the future He may yet win the election.
5. yet as yet indicates sth has not happened or been done up to now There's no news on her condition as yet.
6. (conjunction)yet indicates sth is truedespite what you have just mentioned He is extremely tall, yet he is graceful in his movements.
Definition of 'Yet'
Webster Dictionary
1. (adverb)Yet in addition; further; besides; over and above; still
3. (adverb)Yet 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