Meaning of "yet" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of yet

1. (adv) 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"

2. (adv) 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 t

3. (adv) up to the present time; "I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out"

4. (adv) used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time; "So far he hasn''t called"; "the sun isn''t up yet"

5. (adv) used after a superlative; "this is the best so far"; "the largest drug bust yet"

6. (adv) within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; "he will understand eventually"; "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"

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