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yet

/jɛt/adverb1 syllable

Yet means: despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession).

Synonyms for yet20

adverb, as in despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

however, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same time

adverb, as in used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until now

adverb, as in to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

even, still

adverb, as in within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

in time

adverb, as in used after a superlative

so far

also used for yet

be that as it may

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What does yet mean?6

adverb

1

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”

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”

3

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons“looked sick and felt even worse”

4

within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time“he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves”

5

used after a superlative“this is the best so far”

6

up to the present time“I have yet to see the results”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with yet?34

three syllables

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Show 40 near rhymes
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All 34 rhymes for yet, grouped by syllable

Yet in a sentence

  • And yet, the contrary is always true as well.pyrachi
  • As yet, the project is in the air.unknown
  • If you have not yet paid this bill, please let us hear from you.CK
  • I lent him some money, but he hasn't returned it yet.CK
  • Do not despair, all is not yet lost.dkulp
  • At present, consensus has yet to be reached.unknown
  • You haven't washed your hands yet, have you?CK
  • It was cold last night, yet he didn't wear a coat.CM

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