yet

Letters that make yet

e, t, y are letters that make 'yet'

Words within yet

are words within 'yet'

Anagrams of yet

tye is an anagram of 'yet'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of yet

yett, yeti are words created by adding a letter to 'yet'


6 possible definitions for 'yet'

Yet as "despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)"

Under this definition, yet is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, however, nevertheless, withal, all the same have the same meaning as 'yet'

Example of yet used within this context

"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"


Yet as "used after a superlative"

Under this definition, yet is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

so far has the same meaning as yet

Example of yet used within this context

"this is the best so far", "the largest drug bust yet"


Yet as "up to the present time"

Under this definition, yet is an adjective and has the following properties:

Example of yet used within this context

"I have yet to see the results", "details are yet to be worked out"


Yet as "within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time"

Under this definition, yet is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

in time has the same meaning as yet

Example of yet used within this context

"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"


Yet as "used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time"

Under this definition, yet is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

thus far, hitherto, heretofore, as yet, til now, until now, up to now, so far have the same meaning as 'yet'

Example of yet used within this context

"So far he hasn't called", "the sun isn't up yet"


Yet as "to a greater degree or extent, used with comparisons"

Under this definition, yet is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

even, still have the same meaning as 'yet'

Example of yet used within this context

"looked sick and felt even worse", "an even (or still) more interesting problem", "still another problem must be solved", "a yet sadder tale"



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