1. preposition [PREP n/prep] If something happens until a particular time, it happens during the period before that time and stops at that time. Until 2004, she lived in Canada. Synonyms: till, up to, up till, up to the time More Synonyms of until.
un·til
un·til/ˌənˈtil,ənˈtil/
preposition
up to (the point in time or the event mentioned).
"the kidnappers have given us until October 11th to deliver the documents"
synonyms: till, up to, up till, up until, as late as, up to the time of/that, until such time as, pending, through, before, prior to, previous to, earlier than, in advance of, ante-, pre-
conjunction
up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
"you don't know what you can achieve until you try"
synonyms: till, up till, up until, up to the time of/that, until such time as
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Aug 8, 2024 · 2. used as a function word to indicate continuance (as of an action or condition) to a specified time. stayed until morning. 3.
UNTIL meaning: 1. up to (the time that): 2. not before a particular time or event: 3. as far as: . Learn more.
conjunction · up to the time that or when; till: He read until his guests arrived. · before (usually used in negative constructions):. They did not come until ...
UNTIL meaning: 1 : up to (a particular time) used to indicate the time when a particular situation, activity, or period ends; 2 : used to indicate the time ...
Apr 13, 2023 · The English equivalent of the 'until' you are describing in your mother tongue (a word that means 'up to and including') is 'through'.
Until, till, and 'til are all used in modern English to indicate the time when a particular situation, period, etc. ends, or when something will happen, become ...
Until is a preposition and a conjunction. Until is often shortened to till or 'til. Till and 'til are more informal and we don't usually use them in formal ...
Aug 16, 2011 · Until, which means up to, generally includes the specified moment. The kidnappers have given us until October 11th to deliver the documents.
There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word until, three of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation ...