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CEFR A1 · Conjunctions
yet
/jɛt/ 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Used in negative sentences and questions to mean 'up to now' or 'so far'. It can also mean 'but' or 'nevertheless' when connecting two contrasting ideas.
Synonyms
still
already (in questions)
but
nevertheless
Antonyms
already (in statements)
now
Translations
yet in your language
🇸🇦
عربي
بعد / ومع ذلك
🇵🇰
اردو
ابھی تک / لیکن
🇮🇳
हिंदी
अभी तक / फिर भी
🇨🇳
中文
还 / 然而
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means 'until now' for questions and negatives. It can also mean 'but' to show a difference. It shows something has not happened or is different.
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Memory TipRemember 'yet' often comes at the end of a sentence for 'up to now'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The train hasn't arrived yet (up to now).
Have you finished your homework yet (so far)?
It was a difficult task, yet (but) she completed it successfully.
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