Meaning of the word till in English

What does till mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

till

US /tɪl/

UK /tɪl/

up to the time of; until

Example:

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Let's wait till tomorrow.

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He worked till late at night.

Synonym:

until up to

up to the time when; until

Example:

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I'll wait till you're ready.

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Don't leave till I get back.

Synonym:

until

a cash register or drawer for money in a shop, bank, or office

Example:

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The cashier opened the till to give change.

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At the end of the day, they counted the money in the till.

Synonym:

cash register cash drawer

prepare and cultivate (land) for crops

Example:

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Farmers till the soil before planting.

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The land was tilled for generations.

Synonym:

cultivate plow dig work farm