yet vs even

[Daltomaciel]

See this phrase:
The new boss has given us yet more work to do.

My question is: Can I use "yet" like that? In the middle?
I've heard that I just could use yet at the end, and in cases likes this I should use "even"

Can you help me?

[Yankee]

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Yes, you can use 'yet' that way.
Have a look at this link:
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/define.asp?key=92009&dict=CALD
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[Jctgf]

hi,
of course "even" can be used in that sentence. correct?
thanks.

[Yankee]

Hi jctgf

In daltomaciel's original sentence, you can replace 'yet' with 'even'. Both are possible.

However, I would say that the two are not always interchangeable. Here are the example sentences from the Cambridge link I posted earlier:

1. Rachel bought yet another pair of shoes to add to her collection.
2. I'm sorry to bother you yet again.
3. He's given us yet/even more work to do.

In sentences 1 and 2, replacing 'yet' with 'even' doesn't work, but in sentence 3 either is possible, although 'even' is probably more commonly used.

'Even' works well as emphasis in a comparison:
- even more success
- even less money
- even fewer mistakes
- even richer
- even more expensive
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"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln

[Jctgf]

Oh, boy!
the more I study the less I find out that I know!
Thanks!