Yet - Definition
yet
adv 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" [syn: so far,
thus far, up to now, hitherto, heretofore, as yet,
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" [syn: even, yet, still]
4: within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time;
"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" [syn: yet, in
time]
5: used after a superlative; "this is the best so far"; "the
largest drug bust yet" [syn: so far, yet]
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" [syn:
however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the
same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding]