How to Use the Word 'Yet' in Sentences

'Yet' is a helpful word in English that can clarify the meaning of a sentence. It can function as an adverb to provide additional information or to emphasize feelings or thoughts. It can also be used as a conjunction, similar to how you might use 'but' or 'nevertheless.' With the proper positioning and punctuation, you can confidently use 'yet' in both writing and speech.

Place 'yet' at the end of a sentence to describe something that hasn't happened yet. It is often used in negative sentences with negations like 'have not' or 'has not'.

• For example, you could say: 'I haven’t completed my homework yet' or 'I haven’t eaten breakfast yet.'
• Alternatively, you could say: 'She hasn’t watched the episode yet' or 'He hasn’t phoned me back yet.'

Using 'Yet' in the middle of a sentence to talk about something unknown or unclear. This approach is often used in more formal exchanges or conversations. 'Yet' is typically placed after 'have', 'are', or 'has'.

• For example, you might say: 'We have yet to determine if she is on board' or 'Our guests are yet to arrive.'
• Alternatively, you could say: 'The price has yet to be announced.'

Using 'Yet' in a sentence to indicate an ongoing situation or event. You use 'Yet' when you want to inform others that you are still working on something and will continue in the near future. 'Yet' can be used in affirmative sentences in the present tense to indicate that a situation or event is still ongoing in the present.

• For example, you might say: 'I have a lot more work yet' to let others know that your work isn't finished yet.
• Alternatively, you could say: 'There is a lot more time yet' to inform that there is still time to complete a task or mission.

Using 'Yet' to highlight other issues. 'Yet' can be used as a substitute for 'in addition'. It's commonly used in negative sentences to refer to another issue that needs to be addressed.

• For example, you might say: 'Yet another source of trouble' or 'Yet another issue to deal with.'

Placing 'Yet' in a sentence for emphasis. Similar to words like 'even', 'still', or 'more', you can use 'Yet' to emphasize a point or create a more vivid image. It often appears before words like 'another' or 'again'.

• For example, you might say: 'My mother served her yet another piece of pie' or 'The coffee machine broke down yet again.'

Placing 'Yet' at the end of a sentence to express enthusiasm or excitement. You can use 'Yet' as a superlative to show just how excited or impressed you are.

• For example, you could say: 'That was her best film yet!' or 'That was her greatest performance yet!'
• You might also say: 'A time of 3 hours and 10 minutes, his best marathon yet!'

Using 'Yet' like 'but' in a sentence. 'Yet' can create a different tone or nuance that 'but' doesn't convey. Try replacing 'but' with 'yet' and placing a comma before it.

• For example, you could say: 'Stella plays tennis well, yet her favorite sport is soccer' or 'I’m good at writing sonnets, yet I prefer reading haikus.'

Adding 'Yet' in a sentence to add contrast. 'Yet' can help provide additional information about a topic or event that contrasts or adds irony. It is often used in negative sentences, similar to the conjunction 'nevertheless'.

• For example, you could say: 'The new tenants complained about the noise, yet they continue to play their music loud' or 'She dislikes meeting new people, yet she still showed up at the party.'
• Typically, you can omit the subject in the second part of the sentence, and sometimes the comma as well. For instance: 'The new tenants complained about the noise yet continue to play their music loud' or 'She dislikes meeting new people yet still showed up at the party.'

Starting a sentence with 'Yet' to give it a unique tone and flow. 'Yet' is often used at the beginning of a sentence to indicate reconsideration or a following guess. It also helps make a sentence flow better.

• For example, you might say: 'Yet, despite my complaints, I still miss her company' or 'Yet, I must admit I value facts more than mere superstitions.'