Synonyms of yetnext
1
a
: in addition : besides
gives yet another reason
b
: even sense 1b
a yet higher speed
c
: on top of everything else : no less
Haven't seen a snowfall like this for … twenty years. And on Christmas, yet.Gail Sattler
2
a(1)
: up to now : so far
hasn't done much yet
often used to imply the negative of a following infinitive
have yet to win a game
(2)
: at this or that time : so soon as now
not time to go yet
b
: continuously up to the present or a specified time : still
is yet a new country
c
: at a future time : eventually
may yet see the light
3
see also:

yet

2 of 2

conjunction

: but nevertheless : but

Examples of yet in a Sentence

Adverb His latest novel is his best one yet. I haven't read the book yet. Has the mail arrived yet? It's not time to eat yet. “Are you ready?” “No, not yet.” We don't yet know what their plans are. Their suggestions won't be implemented, at least not yet. We don't have a firm grasp of the situation yet. Conjunction it feels like summer, yet according to the calendar we're still in early spring
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Adverb
The epoxy itself hasn't yet completed that same recycling loop in this project. New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026 The student completed that extended coursework and four months later had yet to receive a transcript. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 Chinese authorities have yet to publicly release a list of names of those who were at the port at the time or who are believed to be missing on this side of the border. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Pedro Neto and Malo Gusto are vying for the job on the right, and Jorrel Hato has not yet nailed down his place on the opposite flank following the summer sale of Marc Cucurella. James McNicholas, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yet

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from Old English gīet; akin to Old Frisian ieta yet

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Conjunction

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yet was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Yet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yet. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
a
: in addition : besides
gives yet another reason
b
: even entry 3 sense 4
a yet higher speed
2
a
: up to now : so far
hasn't done much yet
b
: at this time : so soon as now
not time to go yet
c
: still entry 3 sense 2
is yet a new country
d
: at a later time
may yet see the light
3
: nevertheless
strong, yet not strong enough

yet

2 of 2 conjunction
: despite that fact : but
bought more milk yet it was not enough for everyone
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