conjunction

yet

despite what has just been said

The trail is steep, yet the children keep climbing happily.

Etymology

The continuing sense still developed a contrastive use. Yet introduces something that remains true despite the preceding fact.

More examples

  • He apologized, yet he repeated the same mistake.
  • The dress was plain yet elegant.
  • We had little money, yet we always shared our meals.

Forms

yet

Similar words

but
The ordinary contrast word; yet often stresses surprise.
however
However can connect separate statements and is more formal.