English · Numbers & Time
till
/tɪl/
[/tɪl/]
up to a time
Intermediatepreposition, conjunction
Definition
Up to a particular time; an informal form of 'until'.
Example
The shop is open till nine.
The shop is open till nine.
Etymology
From Old English 'til' (to, until).
How & Where It’s Used
Common informal alternative to 'until'.