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Dictionary definition · yet

adverb

  1. up to the present time"I have yet to see the results"
  2. 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"
  3. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons"looked sick and felt even worse"
  4. within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time"he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"
  5. used after a superlative"this is the best so far"
  6. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).