Until

Pronunciation: /ənˈtɪl/

Until (conjunction)

  1. Used to show when something stops happening or being true.

Examples

  • Wait here until the rain stops.
  • Keep reading until you understand the concept.

Common collocations: wait until, continue until, open until, available until

Until (preposition)

  1. Shows the time when something stops or changes.

Examples

  • The store is open until 9 PM.
  • You can borrow the book until next week.

Synonyms of Until

Neutral

Antonyms of Until

  • indicating a starting point in time