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yet

adverb /jɛt/ 1 syllables 3 letters Scrabble 6 WWF 5
Definitions
adverb

used after a superlative

“the largest drug bust yet”

adverb

to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

“a yet sadder tale”

adverb

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

“he was a stern yet fair master”

adverb

within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

“he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves”

adverb

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

“the sun isn't up yet”

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