Synonyms for until
- conjunction
- preposition
Most common
before afore
Definitions
- conj. 1
Before (a condition becoming true).
- prep. 1
Up to the time of (something happening); pending.
If you can wait until after my meeting with her, we'll talk then.
Related words
- Phrases
- up until time until expiration
Example sentences
- before We had hoped that the rain would stop before noon.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| until | steady | |
| before | steady | |
| afore | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- till1, unto2
- 5 letters
- afore
- 6 letters
- before2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (unto2 = 2 syllables).