until

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.