Yet Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences

Yet is an adverb meaning “up until now or now,” “in the future,” or “in addition.” It can also function as a coordinating conjunction meaning “nevertheless.”

Some synonyms for yet are:

  • As of yet
  • Thus far
  • To date
  • Until now
  • Still
  • Eventually
  • Finally
  • Someday
  • Soon
  • Besides
  • Even
  • Further
  • However
  • Though
  • But

Synonyms for yet

Some synonyms are better grammatical matches for yet. For example, “thus far” can replace yet meaning “up until now or now” without additional changes, while “still” must be placed to precede the verb or the auxiliary verb.

Synonyms for yet meaning up until now or now
Match Synonym Yet example Synonym example
Strongest As of yet We haven’t had any news yet. We haven’t had any news as of yet.
Thus far Sarah’s my best student yet. Sarah’s my best student thus far.
To date The United States hasn’t had a female president yet. The United States hasn’t had a female president to date.
Up to now He hasn’t arrived at the office yet. He hasn’t arrived at the office up to now.
Strong So far I haven’t seen any celebrities in New York yet. So far, I haven’t seen any celebrities in New York.
Still She hasn’t finished her homework yet. She still hasn’t finished her homework.
Weak Hitherto No one has reported any issues yet. No one has hitherto reported any issues.
Until now We haven’t had any problems with John yet. We haven’t had any problems with John until now.
Now We don’t have to get up yet. We don’t have to get up now.
So soon Don’t go yet! Don’t go so soon!
Note
When yet means “up until now or now,” it’s only used in negative sentences.

In addition, it’s almost always used with the present perfect tense, which refers to actions that started in the past and continue in the present (e.g., “I started this book last week but haven’t finished it yet”).

Yet can also mean “in the future.” With this meaning, it’s almost always used with a modal verb of possibility like “might,” “may,” or “could.”

Synonyms for yet meaning in the future
Match Synonym Yet example Synonym example
Strongest Eventually Science may yet explain this phenomenon. Science may eventually explain this phenomenon.
Finally We may yet be able to save the environment. We may finally be able to save the environment.
At last She may yet understand the importance of it. She may at last understand the importance of it.
Someday We may yet find the solution to this problem. We may someday find the solution to this problem.
Still He might yet be able to win. He might still be able to win.
Soon They may yet achieve success. They may soon achieve success.
Strong Sooner or later Our efforts may yet bear fruit. Our efforts may sooner or later bear fruit.
Before long The changes could yet take effect. The changes could take effect before long.
In time He may yet realize his mistake. He may in time realize his mistake.

When yet means “in addition,” you often need to adjust your sentences for synonyms. A QuillBot Grammar Check can make sure you use yet synonyms correctly.

Synonyms for yet meaning in addition
Match Synonym Yet example Synonym example
Strongest Besides There is yet another reason to consider. Besides, there is another reason to consider.
Even Rain, rain, and yet more rain. Rain, rain, and even more rain.
Strong Further There is yet more work to be done There is further work to be done.
Also They offered yet another option for dinner. They also offered another option for dinner.
Then She gave us yet another excuse. Then she gave us another excuse.
Weak Additionally There is yet more information to consider. Additionally, there is more information to consider.

Yet meaning “nevertheless” contrasts two ideas. Using synonyms for this meaning often requires you to rewrite sentences or edit your punctuation.

Synonyms for yet meaning nevertheless
Match Synonym Yet example Synonym example
Strongest However I wanted to go to the party, yet I was too busy. I wanted to go to the party; however, I was too busy.
Though It was difficult, yet I persevered. It was difficult, though I persevered.
But The crossfit session was difficult yet fun. The crossfit session was difficult but fun.
Strong Nonetheless The weather was bad, yet we decided to go hiking. The weather was bad. Nonetheless, we decided to go hiking.
Still The task was challenging, yet Christine succeeded. The task was challenging; still, Christine succeeded.
Weak Although My mom doesn’t like chocolate, yet she tried the cake I made. Although my mom doesn’t like chocolate, she tried the cake I made.

Frequently asked questions about yet synonyms

What is a synonym of not yet?

Some synonyms for the adverbial phrase “not yet” are:

  • Not as of yet
  • Still not
  • Not so far
  • Not thus far
  • Not for the moment
  • Not now

You can also choose a synonym for yet and use it in the sentence to show that something still has not happened.

QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you rewrite your sentences to use synonyms confidently.

What is a synonym of yet again?

Synonyms for the adverbial phraseyet again” include:

  • Once more
  • Again
  • Over and over again
  • Repeatedly
  • Often
  • Continually
  • Constantly

You can find more synonyms for “yet again” with QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.

What is a synonym of better yet?

Some synonyms for the adverbial phrase “better yet” are:

  • Even better
  • More to the point
  • Still better
  • Alternatively
  • Instead
  • Even more so

QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you find more synonyms for “better yet.”

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