Meaning of 'yet'

adverb

to a greater degree or extent

Example: "We aim for yet better results."

Synonyms: even

adverb

despite anything to the contrary, usually following a concession

Example: "You are right, yet I still disagree."

Synonyms: however

adverb

up to the present time

Example: "I have yet to see the results."

adverb

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

Example: "Yet you have not lived up to expectations."

Synonyms: so far

adverb

used after a superlative

Example: "The violinist was the best yet."

Synonyms: so far

adverb

within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

Example: "The gardeners longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves."

Synonyms: in time