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yet

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01adverb

up to the present time

“I have yet to see the results”

“details are yet to be worked out”

02adverb

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

“So far he hasn't called”

“the sun isn't up yet”

03adverb

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

“looked sick and felt even worse”

“an even (or still) more interesting problem”

04adverb

within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

“he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves”

“sooner or later you will have to face the facts”

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used after a superlative

“this is the best so far”

“the largest drug bust yet”

06adverb

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”

“while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed”

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