English · Numbers & Time
yet
/jɛt/
[/jɛt/]
up to now; still
Beginneradverb
Definition
Yet means up to the present time. It is often used in questions and negatives.
Example
Have you finished your homework yet?
Have you finished your homework yet?
Etymology
From Old English 'giet' meaning still or up to now.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in questions and negative sentences about things not done so far.