yet

yetconjunction

1. but; neverthelessbut, despite what was just said

   Yet joins two clauses in which the second seems, at first, to go against the first, much like but, but with more emphasis or surprise. It is often paired with and: and yet.

   • The test was hard, yet she passed easily.
   • He is over eighty, yet he still runs every morning.
   • It sounds strange, and yet it's true.
   • Sara is shy, yet she loves speaking in front of a crowd.

   Collocations

   phrase and yet, strange yet true, simple yet effective

   Synonyms but (yet is stronger and more surprised than plain but)

   Compare but (but is the everyday word; yet adds emphasis to a contrast that feels surprising)

See also yet (the more common adverb use, as in not yet and have you finished yet?)