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yet
Up to the present time
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adverb
Up to the present time
“I have yet to see the results”
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”
adverb
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
“Looked sick and felt even worse”
adverb
Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
“He longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves”
adverb
Used after a superlative
“This is the best so far”
adverb
Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
“Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”
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I have yet to see the results
Details are yet to be worked out
So far he hasn't called
The sun isn't up yet
Looked sick and felt even worse
An even (or still) more interesting problem
Still another problem must be solved
A yet sadder tale
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
This is the best so far
The largest drug bust yet
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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