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Yet Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary yet 7 ENTRIES FOUND: yet (adverb) yet (conjunction) be (verb) best (noun) day (noun) early (adjective) just (adverb) 1 yet /ˈjɛt/ adverb 1 yet /ˈjɛt/ adverb Britannica Dictionary definition of YET 1  a  : until now : so far It's been the hardest year yet for our business. [=this is the hardest year our business has ever had] His latest novel is his best one yet. They haven't done much yet. = (less commonly) They haven't yet done much. The team has not yet won a game. = The team has not won a game yet. = The team has yet to win a game. I haven't read the book yet. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b  : at this time : so soon as now Has the mail arrived yet? Are we there yet? It's not time to eat yet. “Are you ready?” “No, not yet.” We don't yet know what their plans are. Hasn't she called yet? Their suggestions won't be implemented, at least not yet. We don't have a firm grasp of the situation yet. Has he left yet? = (US, informal) Did he leave yet? [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2  a  : in addition — used for emphasis They made up yet another excuse. It's yet one more example of poor sportsmanship. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b  : to a greater extent or degree The case became yet [=even] more mysterious as additional facts were revealed. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3  : at a later time It's still early. He may yet join us for dinner. [=there's still a chance that he'll join us for dinner] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4  — used to indicate how long something will last A nasty cold will probably keep him out of the office for a few days yet. [=he will probably be out of the office for a few more days] It may be some time yet before she's ready to date again. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples as yet also as of yet : until the present time : so far He has not as yet heard the result. = As yet he has not heard the result. [=he has not yet heard the result] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples just yet — see 2just the best is yet to come/be — see 3best yet again : for another time : again They arrived late yet again. [=once again] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 yet /ˈjɛt/ conjunction 2 yet /ˈjɛt/ conjunction Britannica Dictionary definition of YET — used to introduce a statement that adds something to a previous statement and usually contrasts with it in some way We thought the idea sounded tempting, yet [=but] common sense told us it wouldn't work. She designs simple yet [=but] elegant clothing. She played well, yet she didn't qualify for the finals. [=although she played well, she didn't qualify for the finals] Everyone seemed pleased, and yet I had the feeling that something was wrong. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR In the U.S., if someone asks "How are you?" and you're feeling sick, how should you answer? See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY panorama : a full and wide view of something Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.