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Wordabulary

until

Pronunciation
Preposition A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Up to the point in time when something happens.

"We waited until the rain stopped."

Usage notes

"Until" marks a point where something ends or changes, don't confuse it with "by", which marks a deadline.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "We waited _____ the rain stopped."

Answer: until

In your own words, what does "until" mean?

Up to the point in time when something happens.

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