What does UNTIL mean?

Until

Parts of Speech: conjunction, preposition

Definitions:

• Conjunction: up to the time that; before
• Preposition: up to the point in time or the event mentioned

Pronunciations:

• US: /ənˈtɪl/
• UK: /ʌnˈtɪl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "until" originated from Middle English "untillen" which means "as far as" or "up to". It is commonly used in English to indicate the time or event before which something will not happen or be done.

Synonyms:

• Before
• Till
• To

Related Words:

• Event
• Point
• Timer
• Since
• While

Example Sentences:

• He will not go to bed until he finishes his homework.
• She waited until the rain stopped before leaving the house.
• Until further notice, the office will be closed on weekends.