Basic Details
Word: Until
Part of Speech: Preposition / Conjunction
Meaning: Up to the point in time when something happens.
Synonyms: Till, up to
Antonyms: After, beyond
Idioms and Phrases
- Until the cows come home: For a very long time. Example: "You can argue about this until the cows come home, but the decision has been made."
- Wait until the last minute: To delay something until just before it needs to be done. Example: "He always waits until the last minute to finish his homework."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We will play outside until it starts to rain.
Example 2: She studied hard until the day of the exam.
Example 3: I will wait here until you come back.
Fun Fact
The word "until" has Old English roots, coming from "until," which combines the words “un†meaning “up to†and “til,†related to “to†or “till.†It's been used for centuries to indicate a point in time and is found in many languages with similar structures!
Famous Quote
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "until" mean?
a) After something happens
b) Ongoing until a certain point
c) Only once a thing occurs
d) Beyond a point in time
Answer: b) Ongoing until a certain point
2. Which of these is a synonym of "until"?
a) After
b) Until
c) Till
d) Before
Answer: c) Till
3. Which of these is an antonym of "until"?
a) During
b) While
c) After
d) Before
Answer: c) After
4. Which sentence uses "until" correctly?
a) She will read the book until she is finished.
b) Until he is happy, he will not eat.
c) He went to bed until it was dark.
d) We won't go until the ice cream is gone.
Answer: a) She will read the book until she is finished.
5. What does the idiom "until the cows come home" mean?
a) For a very short time
b) For a very long time
c) Until noon
d) For just a moment
Answer: b) For a very long time
