Yet
WordNet
adverb
(1) 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) 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"
(3) Up to the present time
"I have yet to see the results"
"Details are yet to be worked out"
(4) 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) Used after a superlative
"This is the best so far"
"The largest drug bust yet"
(6) 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"
WiktionaryText
Adverb
- Thus far; up to the present; up to some specified time.
- He has never yet been late for an appointment.
- I’m not yet wise enough to answer that.
- When she started school, the child was not yet able to tie her shoe laces.
- Continuously up to this or that time; still.
- The workers went to the factory early and are striking yet.
- At some future time; eventually.
- The riddle will be solved yet.
- In addition.
- There are two hours yet to go until our destination.
Conjunction
- Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.
- I thought I knew you, yet how wrong I was.