yet

1. 1
   so faradverb

   Until now, or this soon. Used in questions and 'not' sentences, as in 'not yet'.

   Has the package arrived yet?

   I haven't finished my homework yet.

   UsageUsually at the end: not ready yet, or after not: not yet ready. In positive sentences, already or still usually fits.

2. 2
   butconjunction

   Used to join two ideas when the second is surprising after the first.

   She was very tired, yet she kept on working.

   The test looked easy, yet many students failed it.

   UsageIt can join two words: small yet strong.

   Similarbut, however

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3. 3
   in additionadverb

   Used to stress one more thing or an even greater amount, as in 'yet another problem'.

   There is yet another problem we need to fix.

   We found yet more boxes hidden in the attic.

   UsageMost often in yet another and yet again.

   Similarstill, even

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4. 4
   eventuallyadverb

   At some time in the future, in the end.

   Don't worry, we may win this game yet.

   She will prove all her doubters wrong yet.

   UsagePut it at the end: we may win yet.

   Similareventually, still, ultimately

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