yet vs hitherto
hitherto vs yetyet and hitherto both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yet | No | No | No | Yes |
| hitherto | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
yet and hitherto
are synonyms defined as:
- yet and hitherto: used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
| yet (adverb) | hitherto (adverb) |
|---|---|
| within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present 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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