Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
up-until
Preposition Phrase
/ˌʌp.ʌnˈtɪl/
Definition
A preposition phrase indicating the continuous duration or time leading to a specific moment.
Examples
- We worked on the project up-until the deadline.
- He had been studying hard up-until the final exam.
- She waited up-until the last minute to make her decision.
Meaning
The term ‘up-until’ describes a time frame that includes everything from the starting point right up to a particular time or event, often used to emphasize the continuity of action or state up to that point.
Synonyms
- Until
- Up to
- Before
