As of Yet | Meaning, Alternatives & Examples
As of yet and as yet are adverbial phrases meaning “yet.” You use them to say something has not happened up to now, but you expect it to happen at some point.
In formal or academic writing, it is generally best to reduce as of yet or as yet to “yet,” or use an alternative formulation such as “has/have yet to.”
- We cannot provide you with any further information as of yet.
- We cannot provide you with any further information yet.
- According to the CEO, a decision has not been taken as of yet.
- According to the CEO, a decision has yet to be taken.
Alternatives to as of yet
Many style guides recommend using “yet” instead of as of yet to avoid verbiage. However, the adverb “yet” does not work as a substitute for as of yet at the start of a sentence.
Other alternatives to as of yet include:
- The adverbial phrase “so far,” which works at the start of a sentence.
- The formulation “has/have yet to,” which is used in formal contexts.
“Yet” and “so far” are used in negative statements. “Has/have yet to” is used in positive statements.
- As of yet, the winner has not come forward to claim the prize.
- Yet, the winner has not come forward to claim the prize.
- The winner has not come forward to claim the prize yet.
- So far, the winner has not come forward to claim the prize.
- The winner has yet to come forward to claim the prize.
As-of-yet is sometimes combined with an adjective to modify a noun. “As-yet” or “currently” are better alternatives here.
- The as-of-yet-untitled album will be released next year.
- The as-yet-untitled album will be released next year.
- The currently untitled album will be released next year.
Not as of yet
Not as of yet means the same as “not yet.” You use it in a sentence or short response to say that something has not happened up to now.
In formal contexts, it is best to use “not yet” instead of “not as of yet” to avoid verbiage.
- It is not as of yet clear what action, if any, will be taken.
- It is not yet clear what action, if any, will be taken.
Frequently asked questions about as of yet
- What does as of today mean?
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As of today is an adverbial phrase meaning “up to and including today.” It’s used to specify that the information or condition being referred to is current.
“As of” is used in various phrases to refer to a time or time range (e.g., “as of now,” “as of yet”).
QuillBot’s rewording tool can help you find new ways to express your meaning.
- What are some synonyms for at this time?
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Some synonyms and near synonyms for “at this time” include:
- Currently
- As of yet
- As of now
- At present
- At the moment
QuillBot’s rewording tool can help you vary your written vocabulary.
