Till: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in casual or conversational English as a less formal way to say 'until'.

• I'll wait here till you get back.
• You can call me anytime till midnight.

Used to indicate the time up to which an event continues. It is suitable for both formal and informal settings and is slightly more formal than 'till'.

• Stay here until I come back.
• The store is open until 9 PM.

Indicates a limit or maximum time. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

• You can borrow the book for up to two weeks.
• The traffic jam lasted up to an hour.

Indicates a time preceding an event or a point in time. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

• Finish your homework before you go out to play.
• The meeting was scheduled the day before the deadline.

This term is commonly used in informal speech and casual writing to indicate the time something happens before another event. It is often interchangeable with 'until'.

• We can play till it gets dark.
• I'll wait till you come back.

This word is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It indicates when an action, situation, or condition ends. 'Until' can emphasize the duration leading up to a particular point in time.

• I will be here until 5 PM.
• Please stay until the meeting is over.

This phrase indicates a limit or maximum point in time, quantity, or degree. 'Up to' is often used to describe the extent or upper limit of something. It is appropriate for both everyday speech and more formal writing.

• You can stay up to three nights at the hotel.
• Keep stirring the sauce up to the point it thickens.

Use this word to indicate that something happens earlier in time than another event. It specifies the order of events clearly and is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

• Finish your homework before dinner.
• Can you call me before you leave?