yet
Adverb
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Up to the present time (synset 400028191)
"I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out"
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Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time (synset 400028314)
"So far he hasn't called"; "the sun isn't up yet"
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To a greater degree or extent;
Used with comparisons (synset 400018101)"looked sick and felt even worse"; "an even (or still) more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"; "a yet sadder tale" -
Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time (synset 400048179)
"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"same as: in time
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Used after a superlative (synset 400028594)
"this is the best so far"; "the largest drug bust yet"same as: so far
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Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) (synset 400027761)
"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"same as: all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal
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