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till

[tɪl]

till Definition

  • 1up to the point in time or the event mentioned
  • 2cash register or drawer for money in a shop, bank, or restaurant

Using till: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "till" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I will wait till you finish your work.

  • Example

    The store is open till 9 pm.

  • Example

    He worked till midnight.

  • Example

    She saved money in her till.

till Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for till

Antonyms for till

Phrases with till

  • up to and including the present moment

    Example

    Till now, I have never been to Europe.

  • a phrase used in wedding vows indicating that the marriage bond lasts until death

    Example

    In sickness and in health, till death do us part.

  • for a very long time, indefinitely

    Example

    You can wait here till the cows come home, but the bus won't come.

Origins of till

from Old English 'til', meaning 'to, until'

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Summary: till in Brief

The word 'till' [tɪl] is a conjunction that means 'up to the point in time or the event mentioned.' It is often used interchangeably with 'until,' as in 'I will wait till you finish your work.' 'Till' can also be a noun referring to a cash register or drawer for money in a shop, bank, or restaurant. Phrases like 'till now' and 'till death do us part' are commonly used, while 'till the cows come home' denotes a very long time.

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