until now, thus far, still, so far; at this time; already; in addition, besides; more, to a greater extent; nevertheless
but; in spite of, despite; although
once more, one more time
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Yet Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
Yet Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
Any one of several species of large marine gastropods belonging to the genus Yetus, or Cymba; a boat shell.
Any one of several species of large marine gastropods belonging to the genus Yetus, or Cymba; a boat shell.
(conj.)
Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
(conj.)
Even; -- used emphatically.
Even; -- used emphatically.
(conj.)
Before some future time; before the end; eventually; in time.
Before some future time; before the end; eventually; in time.
(adv.)
Up to the present time; thus far; hitherto; until now; -- and with the negative, not yet, not up to the present time; not as soon as now; as, Is it time to go? Not yet. See As yet, under As, conj.
Up to the present time; thus far; hitherto; until now; -- and with the negative, not yet, not up to the present time; not as soon as now; as, Is it time to go? Not yet. See As yet, under As, conj.
(adv.)
In addition; further; besides; over and above; still.
In addition; further; besides; over and above; still.
(adv.)
At the same time; by continuance from a former state; still.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutAt the same time; by continuance from a former state; still.
yet
\yet\, adv. [oe. yet, &yogh;et, &yogh;it, as. git, gyt, giet, gieta; akin to ofries. ieta, eta, ita, mhg. iezuo, ieze, now, g. jetzo, jetzt.]
1. in addition; further; besides; over and above; still. "a little longer; yet a little longer." this furnishes us with yet one more reason why our savior, lays such a particular stress acts of mercy. the rapine is made yet blacker by the pretense of piety and justice.
2. at the same time; by continuance from a former state; still. facts they had heard while they were yet heathens.
3. up to the present time; thus far; hitherto; until now; -- and with the negative, not yet, not up to the present time; not as soon as now; as, is it time to go? not yet. see as yet, under as, conj. ne never yet no villainy ne said.
4. before some future time; before the end; eventually; in time. "he 'll be hanged yet."
5. even; -- used emphatically. men may not too rashly believe the confessions of witches, nor yet the evidence against them.
yet
\yet\ (?), conj. nevertheless; notwithstanding; however. yet i say unto you, that even solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. vi. 29.
similar words(4)
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yet another compiler compiler
yet another
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Origin
From Shakespeare's Hamlet.
© 2004 The Phrase Finder. Take a look at Phrase Finder’s sister site, the Phrases Thesaurus, a subscription service for professional writers & language lovers.From Shakespeare's Hamlet.
cheana
conj., nevertheless: mar sin féin, 'na dhiaidh-san
adv., go fóill, fós (still)
conj., nevertheless: mar sin féin, 'na dhiaidh-san
adv., go fóill, fós (still)
Eto = con. yet, still, also, adv. yet, again, still
Etwa =, con. yet, still, adv. yet
Hagen = conj. yet, nevertheless
Adverb
1. up to the present time; "I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out"
2. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time; "So far he hasn't called"; "the sun isn't up yet"
(synonym) so far, thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until now
3. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons; "looked sick and felt even worse"; "an even (or still) more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"; "a yet sadder tale"
(synonym) even, still
4. within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; "he will understand eventually"; "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"; "sooner or later you will have to face the facts"; "in time they came to accept the harsh reality"
(synonym) eventually, sooner or later, in time, one of these days
5. used after a superlative; "this is the best so far"; "the largest drug bust yet"
(synonym) so far
6. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
(synonym) however, nevertheless, withal, still, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding
Yet Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
YET (Youth Europe and Theatre) is a multi-country theatre exchange project for students between the age of 15 to 18 that started in Noordwijkerhout in the Netherlands. It has had many partners in Greece, Italy and Finland. The project takes place every autumn when one of the tree participating city's is hosting the other two groups. During the project the participants stay with host families to get to know the culture and way of living of the guest country.
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Yet is a common English word that when used as a conjunction, is equivalent to "but" or "nevertheless".
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Yet Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
wi
adv. wej
Don't do it yet !
Don't do it yet !
