yet
Usage
What are other ways to say yet?
Yet implies that in spite of a preceding concession, there is still a chance for a different outcome: We are going; yet (“in spite of all, some day”), we shall return. Still implies that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable: We have to go on foot; still (“it is probable and possible that”), we'll get there. Nevertheless implies a concession that should not be forgotten in making a summing up: We are going; nevertheless (“do not forget that”), we shall return. But marks an opposition or contrast, though in a casual way: We are going, but we shall return. However indicates a less marked opposition, but displays a second consideration to be compared with the first: We are going; however (“notice this also”), we shall return.
Example Sentences
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Don’t hang up your house keys just yet.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026
“The scientific community … is providing critical services to ensure that the astronauts are able to carry out their mission safely, and yet at the same time, they’re facing this significant cut.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Although Ibrahim Ahmad’s story was all over the news, he hadn’t yet been identified by name.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Talks held last weekend in Pakistan ended without a breakthrough and another round of negotiations has yet to be set.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
It was not yet time to reach the Great White Cold and what lay beyond; he had to go back and fetch Tall Tailless.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
