Untill vs. Until: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 6, 2023
Untill is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is Until, a preposition and conjunction indicating continuation up to a point in time.
Which is correct: Untill or Until
How to spell Until?
Untill is Incorrect
Until is Correct
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Key Differences
"Until" is spelled with one 'l' at the end, unlike "Untill."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Think of the word "til," which is a colloquial abbreviation of "until" — also with one 'l.'
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Remember that adding an extra 'l' is unnecessary. Keep it short and simple.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Associate "Until" with "one" time, using one 'l.'
Harlon Moss
Oct 05, 2023
When in doubt, spellcheck will always flag "Untill" as an error.
Janet White
Oct 05, 2023
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Untill and Until Definitions
Until
Signifying the point in time when something happens.
He didn't realize until it was too late.
Sara Rehman
Sep 14, 2023
Until
Used to indicate the time something will happen.
The show won't start until 8 PM.
Harlon Moss
Sep 14, 2023
Until
Denotes a specified time as the limit.
The office remains open until 5 PM.
Harlon Moss
Sep 14, 2023
Until
Refers to the continuation of a situation up to a certain time.
Wait here until I return.
Harlon Moss
Sep 14, 2023
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Until
To the point or extent that
I talked until I was hoarse. See Usage Note at till2.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 13, 2023
Until
Up to the time of (something happening).
If you can wait until after my meeting with her, we'll talk then.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 13, 2023
Until
To; unto; towards; - used of material objects.
Taverners until them told the same.
He roused himself full blithe, and hastened them until.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 13, 2023
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.
He and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 13, 2023
Until
Indicates a condition not yet fulfilled.
You can't go out until your chores are done.
Harlon Moss
Sep 14, 2023
FAQs
What is the verb form of Until?
"Until" does not have a verb form; it's primarily a preposition and conjunction.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
What is the root word of Until?
Derived from the combination of "und" (up to) and "till" (cultivated land) in Old Norse.
Sara Rehman
Oct 05, 2023
Which article is used with Until?
Depending on the context, both "an" and "the" can be used, e.g., "Wait an hour until the sun sets."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 05, 2023
Which preposition is used with Until?
"Until" itself is often used as a preposition.
Harlon Moss
Oct 05, 2023
Why is it called Until?
The term "until" originates from Old Norse "und 'up to' + till 'cultivated land'," signifying up to a point in time.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Is Until a negative or positive word?
"Until" is neutral; it simply denotes a duration or condition in time.
Sara Rehman
Oct 05, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Until?
"Until" itself can be used as a conjunction.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
What is the opposite of Until?
There's no direct opposite, but "since" can be its counterpart in some contexts.
Sara Rehman
Oct 05, 2023
What is the singular form of Until?
"Until" doesn't have a singular or plural form; it remains "until."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Until?
The second syllable, "til," is stressed.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Is Until a vowel or consonant?
"Until" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Sara Rehman
Oct 05, 2023
What part of speech is Until?
"Until" is both a preposition and a conjunction.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 05, 2023
Is the Until term a metaphor?
No, "until" is not typically used as a metaphor.
Janet White
Oct 05, 2023
Which determiner is used with Until?
Determiners like "this," "that," or "an" can be used based on the context, e.g., "this time until next week."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 05, 2023
Is Until a noun or adjective?
"Until" is neither; it is primarily a preposition and conjunction.
Harlon Moss
Oct 05, 2023
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