Definition and meaning of English word "until"
until
/ʌnˈtɪl/
Meaning
PrepositionUp to the time of (something happening); pending.
How to use
The preposition 'until' is commonly used in formal and informal writing to indicate a point in time before which something happens or is expected to happen. It is often used in conjunction with the verb 'wait' or 'expect', as in 'I'll wait until you arrive.' In some cases, 'until' can be used to indicate a sense of uncertainty or pending action, as in 'The decision will be made until further notice.' However, it's worth noting that 'until' can sometimes be misused in place of 'till', which is a more informal variant.
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until
Example
I wait until morning.
She works until evening.
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Common phrases
- wait until— To wait for something to happen
- expect until— To expect something to happen
- by the time— At the point of
- as far as— Up to the point of
- pending decision— A decision that is awaiting
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Frequency rank: #137 in English
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The English word "until" means "until" in English.
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