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to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
looked sick and felt even worse; an even (or still) more interesting problem; still another problem must be solved; a yet sadder tale
(adv) all the same, however, notwithstanding, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, even so, withal
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it; while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed; he was a stern yet fair master; granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
(adv) until now, up to now, as yet, so far, heretofore, hitherto, til now, thus far
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
So far he hasn't called; the sun isn't up yet
(adv) so far
used after a superlative
this is the best so far; the largest drug bust yet
(adv) in time
within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time
he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves; sooner or later you will have to face the facts; in time they came to accept the harsh reality