American English
/jɛt̚/
One syllable.
Up to now or up to the time being discussed, especially in questions and negative sentences.
Practice out loudUp to now or up to the time being discussed, especially in questions and negative sentences.
I haven't finished yet.
Have you called her yet?
In everyday questions and negative sentences, yet usually comes at the end.
not yet · not finished yet · have you ... yet?
subject + have/has + not + past participle + yet
Have/Has + subject + past participle + yet?
Still not done, or still expected to happen in the future.
The best is yet to come.
The final decision is yet to be made.
yet to come · yet to be decided · yet to be confirmed
subject + be + yet to + verb
But; despite that.
The room was small, yet comfortable.
She was tired, yet she kept working.
When yet means “but,” it is more common in writing than in casual speech.
simple yet effective · small yet powerful · difficult yet rewarding
subject + verb, yet + subject + verb
Even more, further, or one more; used to add emphasis.
This plan is yet more expensive.
Yet another package arrived today.
yet another · yet more · yet again
yet + comparative adjective or adverb
yet another + singular noun
not up to now
I'm not ready yet.
still going to happen in the future
The best is yet to come.
another time, often showing annoyance or surprise
He forgot his keys yet again.