Engelsk adverb: yet | |||
1. | yet up to the present time | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | I have yet to see the results. Details are yet to be worked out. | ||
2. | yet used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | So far he hasn't called. The sun isn't up yet. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | as yet, heretofore, hitherto, so far, thus far, til now, until now, up to now | ||
3. | yet to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | Looked sick and felt even worse. An even (or still) more interesting problem. Still another problem must be solved. A yet sadder tale. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | even, still | ||
4. | yet within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | He longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves. Sooner or later you will have to face the facts. In time they came to accept the harsh reality. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | in time | ||
5. | yet used after a superlative | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | This is the best so far. The largest drug bust yet. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | so far | ||
6. | yet despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it. While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed. He was a stern yet fair master. Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal | ||