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(adverb) up to the present time; "I have yet to see the results"; "details are yet to be worked out" |
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(adverb) to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons; "looked sick and felt even worse"; "an even (or still) more interesting problem"; "still another problem must be solved"; "a yet sadder tale" |
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Synonyms: even, still |
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(adverb) used after a superlative; "this is the best so far"; "the largest drug bust yet" |
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Synonyms: so far |
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(adverb) within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; "he will understand eventually"; "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"; "sooner or later you will have to face the facts"; "in time they came to accept the harsh reality" |
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Synonyms: eventually, in time, one of these days, sooner or later |
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(adverb) despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go" |
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Synonyms: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal |
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(adverb) 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" |
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Synonyms: as yet, heretofore, hitherto, so far, thus far, til now, until now, up to now |
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