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Meaning of yet
The primary meaning of the word "yet" is to indicate a contrast or an addition to what has been said, or to indicate that something is expected to happen, but has not happened so far.
Etymology of yet
The word "yet" originated from Old English "gīet", which is also the source of the Modern English word "get"
Historically, "yet" was used as an adverb to indicate a point in time up to which something has continued, and also as a conjunction to indicate a contrast or an addition
Synonyms
still
however
though
nevertheless
nonetheless
despite
although
even so
notwithstanding
meanwhile
hitherto
thus far
up to now
up to the present
till now
so far
until now
heretofore
thitherto
in spite of
regardless
all the same
just the same
none the less
for all that
be that as it may
at the same time
on the other hand
nonetheless
in any case
at any rate
come what may
Definitions
- Used to indicate a contrast or an addition to what has been said
- * Used to indicate that something is expected to happen, but has not happened so far
- * Used to indicate a point in time up to which something has continued
Usage Examples
- I'm not hungry yet, but I will be soon
- * She hasn't arrived yet, but we expect her to arrive soon
- * I've been waiting for hours, but the bus hasn't come yet
Antonyms
already
previously
formerly
once
before
earlier
beforehand
sooner
immediately
now
presently
currently
at present
beforehand
prior to
hitherto
heretofore
thitherto
no longer
not anymore