What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
until
Example
I will wait until you finish your work. [until: preposition]
Example
The store is open until 9 pm. [until: conjunction]
till
Example
I will wait till you finish your work. [till: preposition]
Example
The store is open till 9 pm. [till: conjunction]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Until is more commonly used than till in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between until and till?
Until is considered more formal than till, making it more appropriate for use in formal writing or professional contexts.
