yet
yet
Meaning of yet
a linking word that adds a surprising contrast to what was just said
引出跟前面意思相反、出人意料的内容
Pronunciation
yet with Chinese translation
yet usage examples
The house is small, yet very comfortable.
房子很小，却很舒服。
He is tired, yet he keeps working.
他很累，却还在工作。
yet synonyms
What's the difference between yet, but, however, still, though, and nevertheless
The everyday word.
ENI like tea, but I prefer coffee.
ENIt was raining. However, we went for a walk.
Adverb meaning nevertheless, not a conjunction.
ENThe hotel was expensive. Still, it was worth it.
Informal; often at the end of a clause.
ENThe film was long. I liked it, though.
Advanced: broader words
Formal: in spite of that.
ENIt was hard; nevertheless, we finished on time.
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Questions about this word
What does yet mean?
a linking word that adds a surprising contrast to what was just said
How do you pronounce yet?
yet is pronounced [jet].
How is yet used in a sentence?
房子很小，却很舒服。 Translation: The house is small, yet very comfortable.
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