until — up to the point in time or the event mentioned
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: up to the point in time or the event mentioned
Pronunciation (IPA): /ənˈtɪl/
Example Sentences
- My mom said I can't eat dessert until I finish my vegetables.
- I didn't realize how much I loved coffee until I tried to quit.
- The store is open until 9 PM on weekdays.
until
PREPOSITION[/ənˈtɪl/]
up to the point in time or the event mentioned
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Until derives from Old Norse, combining 'und' (up to, as far as) and 'til' (to), which merged to express a temporal endpoint. The compound developed to denote the point in time up to which an action or state continues.
Breakdown
und- (up to, as far as) + -til (to, toward), creating a prepositional compound indicating duration until a specified point in time.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said I can't eat dessert until I finish my vegetables.”
“I didn't realize how much I loved coffee until I tried to quit.”
“The store is open until 9 PM on weekdays.”
“She kept hitting the snooze button until she was late for work.”
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