hitherto vs yet
yet vs hithertohitherto and yet both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hitherto | No | No | No | Yes |
| yet | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
hitherto and yet
are synonyms defined as:
- hitherto and yet: used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
| hitherto (adverb) | yet (adverb) |
|---|---|
| used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time |
| up to the present time | |
| to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | |
| used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | |
| used after a superlative | |
| despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) |
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