yet

/ˈjɛt/; /jɛt/

Definitions

1. adverb

used to indicate that something is still to be done, is still true, or has not happened yet

“I have finished my homework, but I still need to do my chores yet.”

2. conjunction

used to indicate a contrast between two things

“I wanted to go to the beach, yet I ended up staying home.”

3. preposition

used to indicate a time or a point in time

“It’s been two hours yet, and the movie hasn’t started yet.”

4. interjection

used to express a sense of surprise or skepticism

“You’re going to finish that in an hour yet?”

Synonyms

  • already
  • currently
  • still

Antonyms

  • already
  • formerly
  • previously