Meaning & use
yet
Used to introduce a contrasting statement; nevertheless or but in spite of that.
See it in a sentence
The trail was steep and rocky, yet the hikers reached the summit before noon.
He apologized sincerely, yet she still felt hurt by what he had said.
A note on using this word
As a conjunction, yet links two contrasting ideas; as an adverb, it instead means 'up until now,' as in 'she hasn't called yet.'
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Another way to use it
2. adverb
Up until the present time, or in addition to what has already happened.
We haven't decided on a venue yet, though the wedding is only two months away.
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