Yet: meaning, definitions and examples

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yet

 

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Conjunction / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Conjunction

in addition

used to introduce a further point that is connected with what has just been said.

Synonyms

however, nevertheless, still

Examples of usage

  • It's late, and yet they are still not here.
  • He is very talented, and yet he remains humble.
Context #2 | Adverb

even

used to emphasize a particular point in time

Synonyms

still, until now

Examples of usage

  • I haven't seen him yet.
  • She is not ready yet.

Translations

Translations of the word "yet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ainda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเฅ€ เคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช noch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ belum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jeszcze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใพใ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encore

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aรบn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท henรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jeลกtฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ eลกte

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ enn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ”แƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™lษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aรบn

Etymology

The word 'yet' originated from Middle English 'yit' or 'yete', which comes from Old English 'gฤซet'. It has been used in the English language since the 9th century. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass various meanings such as 'in addition' and 'even'. Today, 'yet' remains a versatile word in the English vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #254, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.