Looking for the meaning of the word YET in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of YET with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Yet
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
Old English gīet(a), of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then
Short Definition:up until present or specified or implied time
Examples:- I haven't told anyone else yet
- aren't you ready to go yet?
- I have yet to be convinced
- this episode was the best yet
Definition:
still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition)
Short Definition:still
Examples:- snow, snow, and yet more snow
- yet another diet book
- the rations were reduced yet again
Definition:
in spite of that; nevertheless
Short Definition:in spite of that
Examples:- every week she gets worse, and yet it could go on for years
Word: Yet
Speech Type: Conjunction
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɛt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
but at the same time; but nevertheless
Short Definition:but at same time
Examples:- the path was dark, yet I slowly found my way
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