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til

Pronunciation: [tɪl]

Word

Learn how to use til in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “time”

(preposition) used to show the time before something happens or when something happens. It means you wait or do something until a certain time comes.

Example

You can play outside til it gets dark.

Example

She didn't wait til dinner was ready before she started eating.

Example

Can we stay up til midnight to watch the fireworks?

Context: “condition”

(conjunction) used to connect two ideas, showing that one thing will happen or be true until something else happens. It’s like saying you will keep doing something as long as a condition is met.

Example

You can borrow my book til you finish your project.

Example

He won't be here til he finishes his homework, so we can't start yet.

Example

Will you keep working til the job is done?

Context: “casual language”

(noun) a short way of saying 'until'. It's often used in informal conversation or writing.

Example

We’re staying here til the rain stops.

Example

I can't wait til the weekend if it keeps raining like this.

Example

Are we doing this til the end of the month?

How to pronounce til

Pronunciation: [tɪl]

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