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Till

UK /["/tɪl/"]/ US /["/tɪl/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

until

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In simple words: to prepare the land for planting crops.

Examples

• We're open till 6 o'clock.
• Can't you wait till we get home?
• Just wait till you see it. It's great.

Usage notes

Commonly used in agricultural contexts. In informal settings, 'till' can also mean 'until', but this usage often varies by region.

Grammar pattern

till + object

Memory hint

Think of the 'till' as a farming tool to plow the 'land' before planting.

Collocations

• till the land
• till the soil
• till the fields

Synonyms

• cultivate
• plow
• farm
• prepare

Antonyms

• stop
• halt

Common mistakes

• Using 'till' instead of 'until' in formal writing.
• Confusing 'till' with 'til' as a contraction.
• 'Till' is not commonly used as a standalone word without an object.