I was updating the software running on my computer, and I noticed that the description of one of the updates contained the following phrase:
this is the best iTune yet
What does yet mean in that phrase? What is the difference between that phrase, and this is the best iTune?
Best Answer
It basically means "so far", or "up until now":
I'd like to add that yet in the context of "the best X yet" is usually used when describing:
When describing something older, particularly in the twilight of a career or a product's life, you'd be more likely to use the word ever, instead of yet.
For example, I probably would not say:
because that song was release in 1969. Instead, I would proclaim:
Moreover, I'm not too sure I'd say:
because Liz is an emerging artist without a large library of music to her credit. Instead, I'd probably be more likely to say:
Lastly, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't say:
because Mr. Ledger has passed away, and there won't be any future roles that may top his performance in The Dark Knight. I'd probably say instead:
But, assuming I'm a fan of The Black Keys, I could see myself saying:
because the album is fairly new, the group has put out a decent number of albums, and there is no sign of an immenent breakup of the band.