Meaning of the word yet in English

What does yet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

yet

US /jet/

UK /jet/

up to the present or a specified time; by now or then

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He hasn't arrived yet.

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Have you finished your homework yet?

Synonym:

still already thus far up to now

nevertheless; in spite of that

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It was a difficult task, yet he succeeded.

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She was tired, yet she continued to work.

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nevertheless however but still even so

but at the same time; used to introduce a contrasting or surprising fact

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He is rich yet unhappy.

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It was a small yet significant victory.

Synonym:

but however nevertheless still