As yet Meaning in English
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈjɛt
AZ-YET or EZ-YET
ˈæs/ /jˈɛt
AS-YET
Definition
This phrase means 'up to now' or 'so far', often used to show that something has not happened yet but might in the future.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal or written English, often negative (e.g., 'no results as yet'). Similar to 'so far.' Not commonly used in casual conversation; instead, 'so far' or 'yet' is preferred.
Spanish: hasta ahora - todavíaPortuguese (BR): até agora - aindaPortuguese (PT): até agora - aindaChinese (Simplified): 迄今为止 - 到目前为止Chinese (Traditional): 迄今為止 - 到目前為止Hindi: अब तक - अभी तकArabic: حتى الآن - إلى الآنBengali: এখনও - এখনও পর্যন্তRussian: пока что - до сих порJapanese: まだ - 今のところVietnamese: cho đến nay - tới giờKorean: 아직 - 지금까지Turkish: henüz - şu ana kadarUrdu: ابھی تک - تا حالIndonesian: sampai saat ini - sejauh ini
Example Sentences
There are no answers as yet.
basic
The results are unknown as yet.
basic
No decision has been made as yet.
basic
The project is still on hold, with no updates as yet.
natural
Nothing has changed as yet, but we're hoping for progress soon.
natural
Sadly, they haven't found the missing keys as yet.
natural