/yet/ , adv.
1. at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
2. up to a particular time; thus far: They had not yet come.
3. in the time still remaining; before all is done: There is yet time.
4. from the preceding time; as previously; still: He came here on a vacation 20 years ago, and he is here yet.
5. in addition; again: The mail brought yet another reply.
6. moreover: I've never read it nor yet intend to.
7. even; still (used to emphasize a comparative): a yet milder tone; yet greater power.
8. though the case be such; nevertheless: strange and yet very true.
9. as yet . See as 1 (def. 27).
conj.
10. though; still; nevertheless: It is good, yet it could be improved.
[ bef. 900; ME yet ( e ) (adv. and conj.), OE giet ( a ) (adv.); c. MHG ieze yet, now > G jetzt now ]
Syn. 10. See but 1 .