until
word
/ənˈtɪɫ/
un-TIL
/ʌntˈɪl/
un-TIL
Definition
Up to the time that something happens or stops happening.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with a specific time or event. Common in both formal and informal contexts. Don't confuse with 'till', which is a less formal synonym. Often used for stopping points in time.
Spanish: hastaPortuguese (BR): atéPortuguese (PT): atéChinese (Simplified): 直到Chinese (Traditional): 直到Hindi: तकArabic: حتىBengali: পর্যন্ত - যতক্ষণ নাRussian: доJapanese: までVietnamese: cho đến khi - tới khiKorean: 까지Turkish: -e kadarUrdu: تکIndonesian: sampai - hingga
Example Sentences
We wait until the bus arrives.
basic
She stayed awake until midnight.
basic
You should keep walking until you see the park.
basic
I'll wait until you're ready.
natural
Don't stop studying until you finish the book.
natural
We stayed out until the party ended.
natural