yet
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/jɛt/]
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Senses
1. yet (adv) — sense 1
Definition: Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.: In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.
Example: I haven't finished yet.
2. yet (adv) — sense 2
Definition: Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.: In negative imperative use, asking for an action to be delayed.
Example: Don't switch it on yet – wait until I've reconnected the pump.
3. yet (adv) — sense 3
Definition: Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.: In affirmative use: still.
Example: He is yet breathing. (He is still breathing.)
4. yet (conj) — sense 1
Definition: Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.
Example: I thought I knew you, yet how wrong was I!
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