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yet
01
up until the current or given time
Grammatical Information
incomparable
adverb of time
Examples
She has been studying for hours, and she isn't finished yet.
02
at the present moment, often used in negative or interrogative contexts to emphasize immediacy
Examples
I'm not ready yet!
03
for a time still to come
Examples
She plans to stay in her job for a while yet.
04
up to a particular point in time
Examples
He has yet completed three marathons this year.
05
at some future time or eventually
Examples
The cure could yet be found.
Examples
This movie is good, but the sequel is yet better.
07
used to introduce a contrasting fact or idea
Examples
The plan was flawed, yet effective.
08
used after a superlative
09
continuing without change from past to present
Old use
Examples
The ancient oaks yet stand guard o'er the ruined keep.
yet
01
used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said
Examples
He had all the required qualifications, yet he didn't get the job.
