Yet: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when indicating that something is not the case up to now but may be in the future, especially in a temporal or cumulative sense.

• She hasn't finished her homework yet.
• The movie hasn't started yet, so we have time to get popcorn.

Used for introducing a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

• I wanted to go to the park; however, it started raining.
• He is very talented. However, his attitude often causes problems.

Used to introduce a fact that should be taken into account despite what has been said previously, often implying a concession.

• The team was tired; nevertheless, they kept playing and won the match.
• He felt very ill. Nevertheless, he went to work.

Often used to indicate that something continues to happen or be the case despite what has been done previously.

• She is still waiting for the bus.
• Even after all the difficulties, he still loves his job.

Although a repeat, 'yet' can also be used to add a sense of challenge or contradiction to something previously stated.

• It's a small company, yet it has a big impact.
• The task was difficult, yet she managed to complete it.

Useful for highlighting that something continues to happen or is continuing from a point in the past into the present without changing.

• He is still asleep.
• We are still waiting for the bus.

Indicates that a situation or fact has been true or has continued from some point in the past up to the present moment.

• They have never missed a deadline until now.
• I hadn't realized the problem until now.