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until

[ənˈtɪl]

Definition:
1. Up to the point in time or the event mentioned.
2. Something happens during the period before that time and stops at that time.

Use 'until' in a sentence:

  1. Cook until the sugar starts to caramelize.
  2. They remained in Mexico until June.
  3. The player is contracted to play until August.
  4. They continued until they came to a river.
  5. The government has shelved the idea until at least next year.
  6. Warm the honey until it becomes runny.
  7. She wanted to continue working until she was 60.
  8. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
  9. Until 2004, she lived in Canada.
  10. He continued working up until his death.
  11. The argument continued until the chairman called them both to order.
  12. The bridge will remain closed until essential repair work has been carried out.
  13. She will continue in her present job until a replacement can be found.
  14. Heat until all the water has evaporated.
  15. Heat the jam until it liquefies.
  16. He was in the pub until closing time.
  17. Can you last until I can get help?
  18. The talks are expected to continue until tomorrow.
  19. It took time until the political situation had normalized.
  20. The exhibition continues until 25 July.
  21. You have to wait until the drugs have passed out of your system.
  22. Stir until the sauce has thickened.
  23. He refused to comment until after the trial.
  24. The car coasted along until it stopped.
  25. By law, you are a child until you are 18.
  26. We waited inside until things calmed down.
  27. You're not going out until you've finished this.
  28. We didn't leave until the very end.
  29. Until 1983 he worked in sales and marketing.
  30. I waited until it got dark.
  31. We will explore every avenue until we find an answer.
  32. The car is taxed until July.
  33. They were not able to take up residence in their new home until the spring.
  34. The matter was not finally settled until later.
  35. Keep on until you get to the church.
  36. No decision will be taken on the matter until next week.
  37. She lay sleepless until dawn.
  38. Follow this road until you get to the school, then turn left.
  39. I'll wait outside until the meeting's over.
  40. I won't go until I'm good and ready.
  41. Let's park that until our next meeting.
  42. Until she spoke I hadn't realized she wasn't English.
  43. You may stay until morning, if you wish.
  44. Until when can you stay?
  45. Don't fire until I signal.
  46. We didn't arrive back at the hotel until very late.
  47. I'll wait until they arrive.
  48. Don't leave your packing until the last possible moment.
  49. The money will be held in trust until she is 18.
  50. Beat it until the dough is slightly elastic.
  51. We've had to put off our wedding until September.
  52. Until now I have always lived alone.
  53. This special offer is valid until the end of the month.
  54. The offer will remain open until further notice.
  55. The store stays open until late on Thursdays.
  56. Things were going fine until you showed up.