yet

IPA(Pronunciation)

/jɛt/

Adverb

not-comparable archaic poetic after 'have' and certain copulative verbs with-infinitive

In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future. / In negative imperative use, asking for an action to be delayed.

Japanese Meaning

否定文や疑問文で、将来的に何かが起こる可能性や期待を示す『まだ』という意味 / 否定命令文において、行動を今すぐ行わず後で行うよう求めるニュアンスを示す

What is this buttons?

I haven't finished the report yet.

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レポートはまだ終わっていません。

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Sense（1）

In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.

I haven't finished yet.

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Sense（2）

In negative imperative use, asking for an action to be delayed.

Don't switch it on yet – wait until I've reconnected the pump.

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Sense（3）

(poetic or archaic) In affirmative use: still.

He is yet breathing. (He is still breathing.)

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Sense（4）

At some future time; eventually.

The riddle will be solved yet.

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Sense（5）

(after 'have' and certain copulative verbs, followed by an infinitive) Not as of the time referenced.

I’ve yet to see him. — I have not yet seen him.

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Sense（6）

In addition.

It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.

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