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yet's

/jɛts/

yet's is the contraction of yet.

Meaning of yet

Adverb

yet (not comparable)

  1. In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.
    • I haven't finished yet.
  2. In negative imperative use, asking for an action to be delayed.
    • Don't switch it on yet – wait until I've reconnected the pump.
  3. (archaic, poetic) In affirmative use: still.
    • He is yet breathing. (He is still breathing.)
  4. At some future time; eventually.
    • The riddle will be solved yet.
    Synonyms:
    at last
  5. (with infinitive) Not as of the time referenced.
    • I’ve yet to see him. — I have not yet seen him.
  6. In addition.
    • There are two hours yet to go until our destination.
    Synonyms:
    besides

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Questions about yet's

What is yet's the contraction of?
Yet's is the contraction of yet.
How do you pronounce yet's?
Yet's is pronounced /jɛts/.

Words near yet's in the dictionary

  1. yeswoman
  2. yeswomen
  3. yet
  4. yet again
  5. yet alone
  6. yet's
  7. yete
  8. Yetholm
  9. Yetholme
  10. Yethrib
  11. yeti

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