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
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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.
Match | Synonym | Yet example | Synonym example |
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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! |
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.”
Match | Synonym | Yet example | Synonym example |
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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.
Match | Synonym | Yet example | Synonym example |
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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.
Match | Synonym | Yet example | Synonym example |
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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?
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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?
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Synonyms for the adverbial phrase “yet 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?
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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.”