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till

 

[ tɪl ]

Preposition / Conjunction
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Preposition

before a specified time

up to (the point in time or the event mentioned).

Synonyms

before, until, up to

Examples of usage

  • I waited till six o'clock
  • I won't be back till tomorrow
Context #2 | Conjunction

indicating a condition or result

up to the time of the present or speaking.

Synonyms

before, until, up to

Examples of usage

  • Till I see you again, goodbye
  • I won't believe it till I see it

Translations

Translations of the word "till" in other languages:

🇵🇹 até

🇮🇳 तक

🇩🇪 bis

🇮🇩 hingga

🇺🇦 до

🇵🇱 do

🇯🇵 まで

🇫🇷 jusqu'à

🇪🇸 hasta

🇹🇷 kadar

🇰🇷 까지

🇸🇦 حتى

🇨🇿 do

🇸🇰 do

🇨🇳 直到

🇸🇮 do

🇮🇸 þangað til

🇰🇿 дейін

🇬🇪 მდე

🇦🇿 qədər

🇲🇽 hasta

Etymology

The word 'till' originated from the Old English word 'til' or 'till', meaning 'to, up to, until'. It has been used in English since the 12th century. Over time, the spelling evolved to 'till' in Middle English. The word has been widely used in both preposition and conjunction forms to indicate time or condition.

See also: tillage, tilled, tiller, tillers, tilling, until.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,220, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.