Dictionary Check: yet

"yet" is a valid word!

Scrabble 6 points
Words with Friends 5 points

Definition

adverb

up to the present time

Example: "I have yet to see the results"
adverb

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

Example: "So far he hasn't called"
adverb

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

Example: "looked sick and felt even worse"
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adverb

within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

Example: "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"
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adverb

used after a superlative

Example: "this is the best so far"
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adverb

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

Example: "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"

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