yet

adverb
UK: /jet/
US: /jet/

  1. Until now

    1. I haven't eaten yet, but I will soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. She hasn't finished the book yet, even though she started last week. [ ] [ ]

  2. Still; even

    1. He bought yet another car last week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The problem is getting yet more complicated with each passing day. [ ] [ ]

  3. In spite of that

    1. He is young, yet very responsible. [ ] [ ]
    2. The task was difficult, yet they managed to complete it on time. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

still but however
yet conjunction

  1. But

    1. I like dogs, yet I prefer cats. [ ] [ ]
    2. She said she was tired, yet she agreed to go out with us. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yet" in English means: Until now, Still; even, In spite of that.

The phonetic transcription of "yet" is /jet/ in British English and /jet/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yet": still, but, however.

Example usage of "yet": "I haven't eaten yet, but I will soon.". More examples on the page.