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Until vs. Till

Until

/ʌnˈtɪl/
Indicates something will happen or continue up to a certain time or event

Examples:

So I'm staying right here until a doctor comes.'Until that day in the library...After supper we talked until almost eleven.

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This word has no antonyms

Till

/tɪl/
A word used to denote time up until a certain point or event

Examples:

'How can you till you are told!I can't see anybody till I've had my tea.'Everyone is free to stay or go, till seven tonight.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Until is the longer form, starting with un- which can also mean not, helping you remember its the negative signal of time music (until the concert ends').
  • Both until and till can be used interchangeably in terms of meaning, relating to a point in time.
  • Till is a less formal alternative to until, making it easier to use in casual conversation.
  • Until is the more traditional form and often preferred in formal writing.
  • Remember that till is not an abbreviation of until; its an older word that predates until'.
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