yet
0 antonyms and opposites of yet, grouped by meaning.
Adv — Up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.
How to use yet
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English giet, going back to Germanic roots meaning roughly "already" combined with a word meaning "toward" — the same distant root family as "aye".
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What does “yet” mean?
The word “yet” means up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements. In plain terms, "Up to now" in questions/negatives, "still" in positive statements, or "but" as a connector.
How do you pronounce “yet”?
“Yet” is pronounced yeht (/jɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “yet” in a sentence?
Here is “yet” used in a sentence: “Have you finished the report yet?”
What is another word for “yet”?
Words with a similar meaning to “yet” include even now, still, erenow, so far, to date and formerly.
What part of speech is “yet”?
Depending on how it is used, “yet” can be an adverb and a conjunction.
Where does the word “yet” come from?
The word “yet” comes from Old English. From Old English giet, going back to Germanic roots meaning roughly "already" combined with a word meaning "toward" — the same distant root family as "aye".
Is “yet” a common word?
“Yet” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “yet” have?
“Yet” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.
What is the difference between 'yet' and 'still'?
'Yet' refers to something expected that has not happened up to now, and usually appears in questions and negatives: 'Has it arrived yet?' 'Still' stresses that a situation continues longer than expected: 'It is still raining.' In short, 'yet' looks for a change, while 'still' marks one that hasn't come.
What is the difference between 'yet' and 'already'?
Both concern actions around the present moment, but 'already' says something has happened, often sooner than expected: 'She has already left.' 'Yet' asks whether it has happened or notes that it hasn't: 'She hasn't left yet.' 'Already' suits positive statements, and 'yet' suits questions and negatives.
Where do you put 'yet' in a sentence?
In its 'up to now' sense, 'yet' normally goes at the end of a clause: 'I haven't finished yet,' or 'Are we there yet?' It follows the verb and any object. This differs from the conjunction 'yet' meaning 'but,' which starts a contrasting clause.