HyperDic: yet

English > 6 senses of the word yet:
ADVERBallyetup to the present time
allyet, so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until nowused in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
allyet, even, stillto a greater degree or extent
allyet, in timewithin an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
allyet, so farused after a superlative
allyet, however, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same timedespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession / concession)
yet > pronunciation
Soundsyeh't
Rhymesabet ... Wynette: 108 rhymes with eht...
English > yet: 6 senses > adverb 1
MeaningUp to the present time.
Examples
  • "I have yet to see the results"
  • "details are yet to be worked out"
Catalanencara
English > yet: 6 senses > adverb 2
MeaningUsed in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
Example "the sun isn't up yet"
Synonymsso far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until now
Spanishanteriormente, aún, hasta ahora, todavía
Catalanencara, fins aquí, fins ara
English > yet: 6 senses > adverb 3
MeaningTo a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons.
Example "a yet sadder tale"
Synonymseven, still
Spanishaún, peor, todavía, ya
English > yet: 6 senses > adverb 4
MeaningWithin an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time.
Example"he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"
Synonymin time
English > yet: 6 senses > adverb 5
MeaningUsed after a superlative.
Example "the largest drug bust yet"
Synonymso far
English > yet: 6 senses > adverb 6
MeaningDespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession / concession).
Example "he was a stern yet fair master"
Synonymshowever, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same time
Spanishno obstante
Catalande tota manera, nogensmenys, no obstant això, no obstant, tanmateix, tot i això

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