Yet Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
Britannica Dictionary definition of YET
1
a
:
until now
:
so far
- It's been the hardest year yet for our business. [=this is the hardest year our business has ever had]
- His latest novel is his best one yet.
- They haven't done much yet. = (less commonly) They haven't yet done much.
- The team has not yet won a game. = The team has not won a game yet. = The team has yet to win a game.
- I haven't read the book yet.
b
:
at this time
:
so soon as now
- Has the mail arrived yet?
- Are we there yet?
- It's not time to eat yet.
- “Are you ready?” “No, not yet.”
- We don't yet know what their plans are.
- Hasn't she called yet?
- Their suggestions won't be implemented, at least not yet.
- We don't have a firm grasp of the situation yet.
- Has he left yet? = (US, informal) Did he leave yet?
2
a
:
in addition
— used for emphasis
- They made up yet another excuse.
- It's yet one more example of poor sportsmanship.
b
:
to a greater extent or degree
- The case became yet [=_even_] more mysterious as additional facts were revealed.
3
:
at a later time
- It's still early. He may yet join us for dinner. [=there's still a chance that he'll join us for dinner]
4
— used to indicate how long something will last
- A nasty cold will probably keep him out of the office for a few days yet. [=he will probably be out of the office for a few more days]
- It may be some time yet before she's ready to date again.
:
until the present time
:
so far
- He has not as yet heard the result. = As yet he has not heard the result. [=he has not yet heard the result]
the best is yet to come/be
— see 3best
yet again
:
for another time
:
- They arrived late yet again. [=_once again_]
Britannica Dictionary definition of YET
— used to introduce a statement that adds something to a previous statement and usually contrasts with it in some way
- We thought the idea sounded tempting, yet [=_but_] common sense told us it wouldn't work.
- She designs simple yet [=_but_] elegant clothing.
- She played well, yet she didn't qualify for the finals. [=although she played well, she didn't qualify for the finals]
- Everyone seemed pleased, and yet I had the feeling that something was wrong.