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How to pronounce yet
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What does yet mean?
advThus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.
“Have you finished yet?”
In negative imperative use, asking for an action to be delayed.
“Don't switch it on yet – wait until I've reconnected the pump.”
In affirmative use: still.
“He is yet breathing. (He is still breathing.)”
conjNevertheless; however; but; despite that.
“It’s incredible yet true.”
verbTo pour.
To melt; found; cast (e.g. metal, by pouring it into a mould when molten).
nounA metal pan or boiler; yetling.
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