yet

A1
Pronunciation
/jɛt/
/jɛt/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A metal pan or boiler; yetling.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To melt; found; cast, as metal.

2 Definition

To get.

Adverb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually with negative) Thus far; up to the present; up to some specified time; still

Example Sentences
  • He has never yet been late for an appointment;   I’m not yet wise enough to answer that;   Have you finished yet?
2 Definition

Continuously up to the current time; still.

Example Sentences
  • The workers went to the factory early and are striking yet.
3 Definition

At some future time; eventually; still.

Example Sentences
  • The riddle will be solved yet.
4 Definition

(after certain copulative verbs, followed by an infinitive) Not as of the time referenced.

Example Sentences
  • He seemed yet to be convinced. — He seemed not yet to have been convinced.
5 Definition

In addition.

Example Sentences
  • There are two hours yet to go until our destination.
6 Definition

(degree) Even.

Example Sentences
  • K-2 is yet higher than this.
Conjunction
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.

Example Sentences
  • I thought I knew you, yet how wrong I was.