B1 3K

Till

🇬🇧 UK /["/tɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tɪl/"]/

Meaning of Till

until

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

Till in a sentence

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

How to use Till

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.

Related words

Collocations with Till

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

Synonyms for Till

• cultivate
• plow
• farm
• prepare

Opposites of Till

• stop
• halt

Common mistakes with Till

• 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.

Frequently asked questions about Till

What does Till mean?

to prepare the land for planting crops.

What is the definition of Till?

until

How do you use Till in a sentence?

We're open till 6 o'clock.

Can you give another example of Till?

Can't you wait till we get home?

What are synonyms for Till?

Common alternatives include cultivate, plow, farm, prepare.

What is the opposite of Till?

Opposite meanings include stop, halt.

What words go with Till?

It commonly pairs with till the land, till the soil, till the fields.

What are common mistakes when using Till?

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.

How do you pronounce Till?

US: /["/tɪl/"]/, UK: /["/tɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Till?

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

What CEFR level is Till?

"Till" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.