is there any remarkable difference between TILL and UNTIL?
2006-09-09 05:57:41 · 10 answers · asked by speedo 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
TILL and UNTIL are effectively interchangeable in modern use. UNTIL is considered more common of the two words and is generally regarded as more formal. It is also more likely to appear at the beginning of a sentence than TILL. But TILL is perfectly good English and the choice of whether to use it or until is often decided by the rhythm of the sentence.
*Tidbit: TILL is not a clipped version of UNTIL. TILL is actually the older word recorded from about the year 800, while it took another 400 years for UNTIL to appear in the language.
2006-09-09 06:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by TY 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES
Till : is a preposition meaning it is used when making reference to a position, like for instance- till tommorow ... here the reference is to time ... but this is more of a slang for the word untill
Until: first of all its until and not untill .... used as a function word to indicate continuance (as of an action or condition) to a specified time, like for instance - stayed until morning
2006-09-09 06:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by Hillary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Till" is most commonly used in the same manner as "until"; however, "till" can also mean to plow, a cash register, or an "unstratified glacial drift consisting of sand, gravel, and boulders intermingled." So, it really depends on the context it is used in.
2006-09-09 09:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they mean the same thing, till being the slang for until.
Other meaning of Till is like a cash register.
2006-09-09 09:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by Sunseaandair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UNTIL is the proper way to say it.
For example, if you were writing a formal essay, you would certainly need to use UNTIL.
However, if you are speaking in a casual conversation, TILL would be alright to use.
2006-09-09 06:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, 'till is the slang version of until. They mean the exact same thing, it's just most people use 'till because it's shorter than until.
2006-09-09 06:02:30 · answer #6 · answered by Oh Shiznit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't any difference in the meaning, but "until" is the more formal, correct way to say it. "Till" is just the more colloquial way you might say it if you were talking to someone. If you're writing, you should always use "until".
2006-09-09 06:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by little_muffin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do u mean.they both meanthe same thing except till isnt proper
2006-09-09 14:37:40 · answer #8 · answered by Morgan P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nada!
2006-09-09 06:03:03 · answer #9 · answered by phoniics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no!!!?
2006-09-09 06:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by t -oder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋