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yet

yet

899 1.0
In spite of that
  • adverb
  • /jɛt/
translation icon : sin embargo
  • We promised never to speak of that, - and yet, you spoke of it.
  • yet still
  • yet here
  • yet unlike

Although thou lose, yet I will gain by thee.

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Examples

Synonyms

but
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1.0

Introducing a statement that contrasts with what came before

is used broadly to introduce contrast without needing clause joining
though
vsyet
1.0

It comes at the end of a sentence to mean however

is a general introducer of contrast rather than an end-of-sentence adverb
however
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  • Formal
2.6

Shows a contrast with what was said before

covers contrast in everyday speech as well as writing
still
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1.0

Shows that something is true despite what was said before

is similar but focuses on contrast without implying tone
nevertheless
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  • Formal
379 4.1

In spite of that, something still happens

is more general and can be less formal in use
357 2.8

Shows a different idea from what you said before

introduces contrast more briefly without presenting a full alternative
nonetheless
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264 4.2

Shows that something happens despite what was just said

is the broad everyday form for introducing contrast
233 3.4

Shows a contrast with what was just said

is used more freely to introduce contrast without a linking sense
even so
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149 3.5

Shows that something happens or is true despite what was said

is the standard contrast introducer without implying surprise
all the same
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98 3.3

To say something is true despite what was just said

simply introduces contrast rather than stressing continued truth
then again
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  • Informal
46 3.2

To show a different idea or possibility

is used for contrast directly rather than suggesting a new viewpoint
conversely
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  • Formal
42 4.6

To introduce a statement that shows the opposite of what was just said

introduces contrast more generally rather than a directional reversal
notwithstanding
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  • Formal
13 6.2

Used to show something is true despite what was said before

is the neutral everyday marker of contrast rather than formal usage
withal
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  • Archaic
1 9.9

Still, despite what came before

is the common modern form for introducing concession or contrast

Idioms

as yet
  • Formal
35 3.5

Up to the present time, often used when something has not happened

Even more serious problems will happen in the future

Surface Forms

yet positive

Etymology

Yet comes from the old English ġiet, meaning 'still', so when it shows a contrast ('She was tired, yet she worked') it means 'still' or 'nevertheless' — something happens despite what came before.