yet meaning and definition

YET adverb

Definition of yet (adverb)

1. up to the present time
   • "I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out"
2. 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"
   • synonyms: as yet, heretofore, hitherto, so far, thus far, til now, until now, up to now
3. 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"
   • synonyms: even, still
4. within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
   • "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"
   • synonyms: in time
5. used after a superlative
   • "this is the best so far"; "the largest drug bust yet"
   • synonyms: so far
6. 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"
   • synonyms: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal