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till

Pronunciation: [/tɪl/]

Word

Learn how to use till in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “time”

(preposition) up to a particular time

Example

She worked till midnight to finish the project.

Example

They didn't leave till after the party had ended.

Example

How long did you study till last night?

Context: “time”

(conjunction) used instead of 'until', especially in spoken English

Example

He didn't know about the surprise till his birthday.

Example

She didn't realize the mistake till it was too late.

Example

Can you wait till I finish this?

Context: “farming”

(verb) to prepare and cultivate land for crops

Example

The farmer tilled the soil before planting the seeds.

Example

They couldn't plant anything as they hadn't tilled the land.

Example

When do farmers usually till the fields?

Context: “money”

(noun) a cash register or drawer for money in a shop, bank, or restaurant

Example

She counted the money in the till at the end of the shift.

Example

The thief stole the cash from the shop's till.

Example

Who is responsible for managing the till at the store?

How to pronounce till

Pronunciation: [/tɪl/]

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