Pronunciation

/ənˈtɪl/

Definitions

• Preposition: A part of speech that indicates the point up to which something continues or the time when an action stops. For example: “She will work until 5 PM.”
• Adverb: Used to indicate the extent or duration of an action or until a particular point in time. For example: “I’ll wait until you finish your meal.”

Phrases

• “Until tomorrow” signifies a time limit until the next day.
• “Until further notice” means until a new instruction or arrangement is made.
• “Not until” is a common construction meaning “only after” or “only when”.

Example Sentences

• Preposition: “I have to study until my exam on Friday.”
• Adverb: “She decided to stay home until the rain stopped.”
• “I won’t go outside until the sun comes up.”

Synonyms

• Up to
• Through
• Till
• As long as
• Until such time as
• Until then

Antonyms

• After
• When
• While
• Since (when referring to time)