yet

Derived from Middle English 'yet' or 'yit', from Old English 'giet', meaning 'still' or 'at this time'.

ADV (1)

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still literal / however literal

Synonyms still , however

Antonyms already

The word yet is used to indicate that something has not happened up to the present time or to express something that is still ongoing. It can be synonymous with still or however, depending on the context.

I haven't finished my homework yet. — 私はまだ宿題を終えていません。
She is yet to decide on her vacation plans. — 彼女はまだ休暇の計画を決めていません。

register: formal

CONJ (1)

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but literal

Synonyms but

Yet is used as a conjunction to introduce a contrast or a contradiction, often similar to the word but. It signifies that although one thing is true, another is also true in a different aspect.

I wanted to go for a walk, yet it started to rain. — 散歩に行きたかったが、雨が降り始めました。
She is smart, yet she doesn’t apply herself in school. — 彼女は賢いが、学校で頑張ろうとはしていません。

register: formal