yet
word
/ˈjɛt/
YET
/jˈɛt/
YET
Definition
Used to describe something that has not happened by now but is expected to happen, or to connect ideas showing contrast or something additional.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in negative sentences and questions to talk about something unfinished or still expected; it can also join clauses to show contrast (like 'but'). Often confused with 'still' which emphasizes continuation rather than expectation.
Spanish: todavía - aún - peroPortuguese (BR): ainda - porémPortuguese (PT): ainda - contudoChinese (Simplified): 还 - 但是Chinese (Traditional): 還 - 但是Hindi: अभी तक - अभी भी - फिर भीArabic: بعد - حتى الآن - مع ذلكBengali: এখনো - কিন্তুRussian: ещё - однакоJapanese: まだ - それでもVietnamese: vẫn - tuy nhiênKorean: 아직 - 그러나Turkish: henüz - yine deUrdu: ابھی تک - لیکنIndonesian: belum - namun
Example Sentences
She hasn't finished her homework yet.
basic
Are you yet to decide what to do?
natural
It is raining, yet I am going outside.
basic
I haven't heard from him yet, but I'll wait.
natural
Do you know the answer yet?
basic
It's late, yet the party is just starting.
natural