yet
Usage
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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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It is not yet known how the women came to be in the water, but the coastguard has ended its search and said it was not looking for anyone else.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He said that while he expected Amazon to work with third-party AI agents to improve customer service, the service those agents provide wasn’t all that great yet.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
He joins the already-announced Maura Higgins of “Traitors” and “Love Island” and Ciara Miller of “Summer House” as competitors for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, with more participants yet to be revealed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Some of these flowers are years away, yet I look forward to them not just with equanimity but excitement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Back at the barracks we formed yet another line—would there never be an end to columns and waits?—to receive our ladle of turnip soup in the center room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
