American Dictionary
Definition yet in American English
yet
adverb, conjunction
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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adverb, conjunction
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Yet can be used in the following ways:
as an adverb: I haven’t seen him yet.Have you had your lunch yet?His latest crime was the worst yet.I have yet to spend summer in the mountains.
as a conjunction (connecting two words, phrases, or clauses): The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny.Her advice seems strange, yet I believe she’s right.
Both already and yet are used for talking about changes, actions, or states that happened or existed before the present time or before a particular time that you are referring to.
Use already in positive sentences or in questions when you think it is likely that something has happened or existed before, or when you know it has happened or existed before and are surprised: Thanks, but I’ve already eaten.Did I already give you my e-mail address?Is John married already? He hardly looks old enough.
Use yet in negative sentences and in questions, especially when you think that the change, action, or state should happen or exist soon: Kim hasn’t seen the movie yet, so don’t tell her how it ends.Have you told her yet that you’re leaving?Aren’t they here yet? It’s after 8:00.
Use still for talking about actions, conditions, or states that continue happening or existing without changing: Are you still working downtown?I’d still like to talk to you when you get a chance.He had eaten three hamburgers, but he still wasn’t full. You can also use still for expressing surprise that a situation has not changed: You’re still here? I thought you left hours ago.
Lawrence's body was never found, and he may yet be alive.
used after words referring to a period of time for saying how much time will pass before something happens or finishes
Ron and Charlene will be in Florida for another six days yet.
used for introducing a word or idea that is surprising after what has just been mentioned
used for emphasizing that someone or something is even bigger, better, worse, more, etc. than someone or something else
