yet

Adverb

• despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
  • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
    
  • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
    
  • he was a stern yet fair master
    
  • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
    

• used after a superlative
  • this is the best so far
    
  • the largest drug bust yet
    

• within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
  • he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
    
  • sooner or later you will have to face the facts
    
  • in time they came to accept the harsh reality
    

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
  • looked sick and felt even worse
    
  • an even (or still) more interesting problem
    
  • still another problem must be solved
    
  • a yet sadder tale
    

• used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
  • So far he hasn't called
    
  • the sun isn't up yet
    

• up to the present time
  • I have yet to see the results
    
  • details are yet to be worked out
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  however , nevertheless , withal , still , all the same , even so , nonetheless , notwithstanding , so far , in time , even , thus far , up to now , hitherto , heretofore , as yet , til now , until now