# yet

/ˈjɛt/ (US) · /jˈɛt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/yet
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. until now

adverb · CEFR A2

up to this time; used mostly in negative sentences and questions to talk about something expected.

For teachers: up to the present time or the time in question; typically functions as a temporal operator in negative or interrogative clauses.

- I haven't finished my homework yet, so I can't go out.
- The researchers have not yet published their findings, as the peer-review process has been delayed by administrative issues.

Usage: Usually placed at the end of a negative sentence or question.

### 2. still

adverb · CEFR B1

continuing now or for a longer time.

For teachers: continuing at a given time; used to emphasize that a state or condition persists.

- There is hope yet that we can win the game.
- Despite the economic downturn, there are yet opportunities for growth in the renewable energy sector if the government provides subsidies.

Usage: Often placed after the verb 'to be' or at the end of a clause for emphasis.

### 3. in the future

adverb · CEFR B2

at some time in the future, even if it seems unlikely now.

For teachers: at some future time; eventually.

- We may yet find a solution to this problem.
- Though the negotiations have stalled, the diplomats believe a peaceful resolution may yet be reached before the deadline.

Usage: Often used with modal verbs like 'may', 'might', or 'could'.

### 4. even more

adverb · CEFR B2

used to emphasize an increase or a larger amount.

For teachers: used as an intensifier before comparative adjectives or to indicate an additional instance.

- The weather is going to get yet colder next week.
- The CEO's latest scandal brought yet more negative publicity to the struggling tech firm.

Usage: Placed before comparative adjectives or words like 'another' or 'more'.

### 5. but / nevertheless

conjunction · CEFR B1

used to connect two ideas that seem opposite or surprising.

For teachers: used to introduce a statement that adds something surprising to what has just been said; functions as a contrastive coordinator.

- It was a small car, yet it was very comfortable for long trips.
- The evidence was circumstantial, yet the jury found the defendant guilty based on the strength of the witness testimony.

## Examples

- I haven't finished my homework yet.
- The package hasn't arrived yet, but the tracking information says it should be here by this evening.
- While the initial results are promising, the research team has not yet secured the funding necessary to proceed with a full-scale clinical trial.

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