Definitions for UNTIL
ʌnˈtɪlun·til

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. untilconjunction

   Up to the time that (a condition becomes true).

2. untilconjunction

   Before (a condition becoming true).

3. untilpreposition

   Up to the time of (something happening).

4. untilpreposition

   Before (a time).

5. Etymology: From und and til

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Untiladverb

   1. To the time that.

   Treasons are acted,
   As soon as thought; though they are never believ’d
   Until they come to act. John Denham.

   2. To the place that.

   In open prospect nothing bounds our eye,
   Until the earth seems join’d unto the sky. Dryden.

2. Untilprep.

   To. Used of time. The other use is obsolete.

   So soon as he from far descry’d
   Those glist’ring arms, that heaven with light did fill,
   He rous’d himself full blithe, and hasten’d them until. Edmund Spenser.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. until

   The term "until" is a preposition or conjunction used to indicate the point in time before a specific event or period of time is reached. It implies that an action or condition will continue or not change until that particular point in time or event occurs.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Until

   to; unto; towards; -- used of material objects

2. Until

   to; up to; till; before; -- used of time; as, he staid until evening; he will not come back until the end of the month

3. Until

   as far as; to the place or degree that; especially, up to the time that; till. See Till, conj

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Until

   un-til′, prep. till: to: as far as (used mostly with respect to time).—adv. till: up to the time that.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'UNTIL' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #357

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'UNTIL' in Written Corpus Frequency: #624

Anagrams for UNTIL »

1. unlit

How to pronounce UNTIL?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of UNTIL in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of UNTIL in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of UNTIL in a Sentence

1. Mike Orr:

   We wanted to create the perfect treat for Reese's fans to satisfy that mid-morning sweet tooth, we know that sometimes you just don't want to wait until lunch.

2. Paul Craine:

   I have no doubt that El Mencho will be caught, but the violence won’t end until the Mexican government gets serious about strengthening the rule of law and ending corruption.

3. Smokey Robinson:

   It sounds weird, I know, but the severity of my condition didn't hit me until it was over, i looked back and knew that I could've died... It was that severe. Then it scared me.

4. Dodie Worm:

   People really don't realize what the Sandhills look like until they come out, and it's a real good indication of what it is.

5. Benjamin Franklin:

   Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Until
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=UNTIL
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/UNTIL
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=UNTIL