■ adverb
1》 up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then.
↘[with negative ] as soon as the present or a specified or implied time.
↘from now into the future for a specified length of time.
↘referring to something that will or may happen in the future: I'll find her ~.
2》 still; even (emphasizing increase or repetition).
3》 nevertheless; in spite of that.
■ conjunction but at the same time; but nevertheless.
Phrases
nor ~ and also not.
Origin
OE gīet(a) , of unknown origin.