CEFR A1

until

conjunction, preposition

Meaning

Up to the time that; before (a particular time or event).

Examples

I will wait here until you are ready.
The store is open until 9 PM.

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until (A1)

conjunction, preposition

Pronunciation: /ənˈtɪl/

Definition

Up to the time that; before (a particular time or event).

Examples

I will wait here until you are ready.
The store is open until 9 PM.
He worked on the project until the deadline.

How to Use until

until (preposition): To the time or place specified. — "We waited until the train arrived."
until (conjunction): Up to the time that; before a particular time or event. — "She studied until she understood the concept."

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