21 English Sentences: Yet, As yet

(i)                  ‘Yet’ is Adverb and Conjunction.

Synonyms:

All the same, as yet, at this time, even so, even, eventually, for the present, heretofore, hither to, however, in addition, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, so far, thus far, till now, until now, up till now,

Note: Generally ‘yet’ is used at the end of a sentence or clause. Use ‘yet’ only in questions and negative sentences.

Sentences

1.  Anne has yet to see her test result.

2.  Has Linda started her new job yet?

3.  Have you finished with the dinner yet?

4.  I haven’t finished painting yet.

5.  It was the largest seizure of illegal drugs yet.

6.  Lucy may yet change her mind.

7.  Milton was a stern yet fair teacher.

8.  Sherry’s flight hasn’t arrived yet.

9.  The child came for yet another cake.

10.              The sun isn't up yet.

11.              Zany has many problems, yet she keeps smiling.

(ii)                ‘As yet’ is Adverb.

Synonyms:

So far, thus far, till now, until now, up to now, up to the present, yet

Note: It is used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time.

Sentences:

1.  Anne has received no compensation as yet.

2.  As yet she hasn’t seen her parents.

3.  As yet the flight hasn't arrived.

4.  As yet the scientists haven't found a cure for Ebola.

5.  As yet Tom hasn't finished his homework.

6.  Millie's already here, but Lucy hasn't come as yet.

7.  My son can't count as yet.

8.  No one has as yet managed to come here.

9.  The damage by fire is as yet undetermined.

10.              We don't need extra staff as yet.

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