til
word · lemma: till
/ˈtɪɫ/
til
/tˈɪl/
til
Definition
An informal spelling of 'till', meaning 'until'. It is used to show the time when something continues or when something will happen.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly seen in very informal writing, texts, song lyrics, or signs. Standard writing usually prefers 'until' or 'till'. Do not confuse it with the noun 'till' meaning a cash register drawer.
Spanish: hastaPortuguese (BR): atéPortuguese (PT): atéChinese (Simplified): 直到Chinese (Traditional): 直到Hindi: तकArabic: حتىBengali: পর্যন্তRussian: доJapanese: までVietnamese: đến - tớiKorean: 까지Turkish: -e kadarUrdu: تکIndonesian: sampai
Example Sentences
I will be here til five.
basic
Wait til tomorrow.
basic
The store is open til 9 p.m.
basic
Just stay here til I get back, okay?
natural
Don't say anything til we know the full story.
natural
I didn't realize til later that he was joking.
natural