yet

Definitions


[jɛt], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then
(e.g: I haven't told anyone else yet)

- still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition)
(e.g: snow, snow, and yet more snow)

- in spite of that; nevertheless
(e.g: every week she gets worse, and yet it could go on for years)


Phrases:
- nor yet

Origin:
Old English gīet(a), of unknown origin


[jɛt], (Conjunction)

Definitions:
- but at the same time; but nevertheless
(e.g: the path was dark, yet I slowly found my way)


Phrases:
- nor yet

Origin:
Old English gīet(a), of unknown origin




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