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Yet as an Adverb
Definitions of "Yet" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Yet" as an adverb (31 Words)
Usage Examples of "Yet" as an adverb
Associations of "Yet" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Yet” are: so far, even, still, all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, in time, as yet, heretofore, hitherto, thus far, til now, until now, up to now, even now, up till now, up to the present time, now, right now, further, in addition, additionally, besides, but, in spite of that, for all that, just the same

Yet as an Adverb

Definitions of "Yet" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “yet” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

In spite of that; nevertheless.
Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time.
From now into the future for a specified length of time.
Referring to something that will or may happen in the future.
Used after a superlative.
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession.
Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession.
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons.
As soon as the present or a specified or implied time.
Up to the present time.
Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.
Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then.
Still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition.

Synonyms of "Yet" as an adverb (31 Words)

additionally	As an extra factor or circumstance. Additionally 50 hours of practical experience will be necessary.
all the same	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
as yet	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
besides	In addition. I don t want to go to a restaurant besides* we can t afford it.*
but	(used at the end of a sentence) though; however. Hopes that last but* a moment.*
even	Used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected. He knows even* less about it than I do.*
even now	In spite of; notwithstanding.
even so	To the full extent.
for all that	To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly.
further	To or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage further is used more often than farther in this abstract sense. Nothing could be further* from his mind than marrying.*
heretofore	Before now. Diseases that heretofore* were usually confined to rural areas.*
hitherto	Until now or until the point in time under discussion. Hitherto part of French West Africa Benin achieved independence in 1960.
however	To whatever extent. However you look at it you can t criticize that.
in addition	To or toward the inside of.
in spite of that	To or toward the inside of.
in time	To or toward the inside of.
just the same	And nothing more.
nevertheless	Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. Statements which although literally true are nevertheless* misleading.*
nonetheless	In spite of that; nevertheless. The rally which the government had declared illegal was nonetheless* attended by some 6 000.*
notwithstanding	Nevertheless; in spite of this. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm.
now	In these times. They should be back by now.
right now	An interjection expressing agreement.
so far	In such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied.
still	Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. It was still* raining.*
thus far	From that fact or reason or as a result (used to introduce a logical conclusion)thus (adv) in the way indicated; (`thusly’ is a nonstandard variant.
til now	Used to preface a command or reproof or request.
until now	Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening.
up till now	Nearer to the speaker.
up to now	Spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.
up to the present time	To a more central or a more northerly place.
withal	In addition; as a further factor or consideration. She gave him a grateful smile but rueful withal.

Usage Examples of "Yet" as an adverb

Further research may yet explain the enigma.
He was a stern yet fair master.
Wait, don't go yet.
Aren't you ready to go yet?
The rations were reduced yet again.
The congress was widely acclaimed as the best yet.
He longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves.
The sun isn't up yet.
The largest drug bust yet.
I know she's alive and I'll find her yet.
I haven't told anyone else yet.
I hope to continue for some time yet.
Snow, snow, and yet more snow.
I have yet to be convinced.
Every week she gets worse, and yet it could go on for years.
A yet sadder tale.
Yet another diet book.

Associations of "Yet" (30 Words)

already	Prior to a specified or implied time. Just stop already* no one feels sorry for you.*
but	No more than; only. As with all these proposals ifs and buts abound.
constancy	The tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation. Early mariners relied on the constancy* of the trade winds.*
despite	Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. The despite* done by him to the holy relics.*
endurance	The power to withstand hardship or stress. The annual 24 hour endurance* race.*
halting	Fragmentary or halting from emotional strain. Uttered a few halting* words of sorrow.*
heretofore	Before now. Diseases that heretofore* were usually confined to rural areas.*
hitherto	Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time. Hitherto part of French West Africa Benin achieved independence in 1960.
however	Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously. Although I m a little afraid however* I d like to try it.*
inactivity	The state of being inactive. People are frustrated with government inactivity.
lull	Make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident. The rarity of earthquakes there has lulled people into a false sense of security.
merely	And nothing more. Gary a silent boy merely* nodded.*
nevertheless	Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. While we disliked each other nevertheless* we agreed.*
nonetheless	Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. The rally which the government had declared illegal was nonetheless* attended by some 6 000.*
notwithstanding	Nevertheless; in spite of this. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm.
preamble	A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction. I gave him the bad news without preamble.
preliminary	A preliminary action or event. Training is a necessary preliminary* to employment.*
preparatory	Relating to education in a prep school. Preparatory schooling.
ready	Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use event etc. Ready for use.
simply	In a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment. It s simply* beautiful.*
static	Concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity. They will probably give you a lot of static* about your editorial.*
statics	The branch of mechanics concerned with forces in equilibrium.
stationary	(of a planet) having no apparent motion in longitude. A car collided with a stationary* vehicle.*
steadfast	Firm and dependable especially in loyalty. Steadfast resolve.
still	An apparatus used for the distillation of liquids consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed. The sheriff commanded him to stand still* and drop the gun.*
suffix	Attach a suffix to. Suffix words.
though	However. I was hunting for work Jobs were scarce though.
tranquilize	Make calm or still.
unformed	Not formed or organized. He had an ambitious albeit unformed* idea for a novel.*
whatever	At all; of any kind (used for emphasis. We told him we d back him whatever.