Yet Meaning
There are 5 meaning(s) for word Yet
Meaning 1 : used after a superlative
Example : the largest drug bust yet
Synonyms : so far
Example : the largest drug bust yet
Synonyms : so far
Meaning 2 : to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
Example : a yet sadder tale
Synonyms : even, still
Example : a yet sadder tale
Synonyms : even, still
Meaning 3 : despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example : he was a stern yet fair master
Synonyms : all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal
Example : he was a stern yet fair master
Synonyms : all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal
Meaning 4 : within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
Example : he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
Synonyms : in time
Example : he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
Synonyms : in time
Meaning 5 : used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
Example : the sun isn't up yet
Synonyms : as yet, heretofore, hitherto, so far, thus far, til now, until now, up to now
Example : the sun isn't up yet
Synonyms : as yet, heretofore, hitherto, so far, thus far, til now, until now, up to now
How to Pronounce Yet
- jɛt
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