yet - Meaning in Tamil

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yet - Meaning in Tamil

Definitions and Meaning of yet in English

yet abverb

1. to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

   Synonyms

   even, even, still, still

   Examples

   • "a yet sadder tale"
   • "an even (or still) more interesting problem"
   • "looked sick and felt even worse"
   • "still another problem must be solved"
2. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

   Synonyms

   all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still, withal

   Examples

   • "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"
   • "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"
   • "he was a stern yet fair master"
   • "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"
3. up to the present time

   Examples

   • "details are yet to be worked out"
   • "I have yet to see the results"
4. used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

   Synonyms

   as yet, heretofore, hitherto, so far, thus far, til now, until now, up to now

   Examples

   • "So far he hasn't called"
   • "the sun isn't up yet"
5. used after a superlative

   Synonyms

   so far

   Examples

   • "the largest drug bust yet"
   • "this is the best so far"
6. within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

   Synonyms

   in time

   Examples

   • "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"
   • "in time they came to accept the harsh reality"
   • "sooner or later you will have to face the facts"

Synonyms of yet

• even, still
• all the same, at the same time, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal
• as yet, heretofore, hitherto, so far, thus far, til now, until now, up to now
• so far
• in time

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