until

Definitions

1. preposition

   Up to the time that something happens.

   Examples

   • Wait until after my meeting, then we will talk.
   • The store is closed until further notice.
2. preposition

   As far as a certain place.

   Examples

   • Keep walking until the second traffic light, then turn left.
   • Follow the path until the old bridge.
3. preposition

   Before a certain time. Used in negative sentences.

   Examples

   • I did not fully understand until much later.
   • He did not become famous until years after he left.
4. preposition

   Toward a place, in old-fashioned use.

   Examples

   • The travelers pressed on until the distant hills.
   • He hastened them until the gate.
5. preposition

   Until the food or things for sale run out.

   Examples

   • Bake sale on Saturday, two o'clock until.
   • Open house Sunday from noon until.
6. conjunction

   Up to the moment that something becomes true.

   Examples

   • Not until I got his email did I understand.
   • It took a week until the house was painted.
   ≈till
7. conjunction

   Before something happens.

   Examples

   • We cannot begin until everyone has arrived.
   • Do not leave until I come back.
   ≈afore≈before