till

[tɪl]

till Definition

• 1. up to the point in time or the event mentioned
• 2. cash 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

• until
• through
• unto
• before
• up to

Antonyms for till

• after
• past
• since

Phrases with till

• till now

  up to and including the present moment

  Example

  Till now, I have never been to Europe.

• till death do us part

  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.

• till the cows come home

  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.