Difference Between But and Yet

When used as conjunctions, but means , conjunction, introducing a word or clause in or with the preceding negative clause or sentence, whereas yet means nevertheless. When used as adverbs, but means merely, only, just, whereas yet means thus far.

1. Can I use yet as but?
2. Does yet mean but?
3. Where do we use yet?
4. What are for and nor but or yet so?
5. Is still yet a correct English?
6. How do you use conjunctions yet?
7. What does yet mean?
8. How do you use but?
9. What does nevertheless mean?
10. Do I put a comma after yet?
11. Which tense is used with yet?
12. Has yet to be meaning?

Can I use yet as but?

So conjunctions, there are quite a few of them and some kind of, like phrases we can use as well, but we can use “but” and “yet” as conjunctions. ... So they have the same meaning, same function as conjunctions. “Yet” sounds more formal than “but,” so we tend to use it in a more formal situation.

Does yet mean but?

Yet as a conjunction means 'but' or 'nevertheless'. We use it to show contrast. It often occurs after and: So many questions and yet so few answers.

Where do we use yet?

Applying “Yet” as an Adverb. Put “yet” at the end of a sentence to describe something that hasn't happened. It is often used in negative statements in which you use a negative term like “have not” or “has not.” For example, you may say, “I haven't completed my homework yet,” or, “I haven't eaten breakfast yet.”

What are for and nor but or yet so?

Recognize a coordinating conjunction when you find one.

And, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet—these are the seven coordinating conjunctions. To remember all seven, you might want to learn one of these acronyms: FANBOYS, YAFNOBS, or FONYBAS. Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, and clauses.

Is still yet a correct English?

We usually put yet after the main verb, whereas we usually put still after the subject. I haven't finished yet. I still haven't finished. You know, it's dark now and she hasn't arrived yet.

How do you use conjunctions yet?

as a conjunction (connecting two words, phrases, or clauses): The weather was cold, yet bright and sunny. Her advice seems strange, yet I believe she's right. I'm amazed that you haven't told him anything yet. She hasn't yet decided if she wants to come or not.

What does yet mean?

2a(1) : up to now : so far hasn't done much yet —often used to imply the negative of a following infinitive have yet to win a game. (2) : at this or that time : so soon as now not time to go yet. b : continuously up to the present or a specified time : still is yet a new country.

How do you use but?

But can be used in the following ways:

1. As a conjunction (connecting two phrases or clauses): She's 83 but she still goes swimming every day.
2. As a preposition (followed by a noun): There's been nothing but trouble since he came.
3. As an adverb: We can but hope that things will improve.

What does nevertheless mean?

English Language Learners Definition of nevertheless

: in spite of what has just been said.

Do I put a comma after yet?

As with 'however' or 'but,' a comma is placed AFTER 'yet' at the beginning of a sentence: "Yet, he didn't want to..." [This is awkward, though. Usually, we use 'However,' or 'But,'.] A comma is sometimes placed BEFORE 'yet. ' For example: "I haven't had a chance to talk with him, yet."

Which tense is used with yet?

Present Perfect Tense – Already, Yet, Since and For. Already means that something happened earlier than we expected. With Present Perfect already usually goes after have or has and before the main verb.

Has yet to be meaning?

Have yet to is a construction that appears in most, if not all, varieties of English. It refers to an event that has not occurred so far but that might occur in the future. For example, (1) means that the speaker has not eaten dinner but will possibly do so at some point in the future: ... 2) I am yet to eat dinner.