Yet

Pronunciation: /ˈjɛt/

Yet (adv)

  1. Up to now, something has not happened, but it may happen later.
  2. Used to say that an action or task is not finished at the present time.
  3. Used to show that something happens sooner than expected.

Yet (conj)

  1. Used to introduce a contrast: the first idea is true, but the second is also true.

Yet (adverb)

Examples

  • I did not understand it until now.
  • She has not called until now.

Yet (conjunction)

Examples

  • I was tired, but despite that I kept working.
  • She felt nervous, but despite that she spoke clearly.