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Why "untill" is a spelling slip-up

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 30/10/2024, 10:31
English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

Untill or until. What's correct?

Spelling error

Why do people make this mistake?

People often make this error due to confusion arising from similar words like "till" and "until", which may lead them to erroneously combine elements of both.

What is correct?

The correct spelling is "until".

Examples of correct usage

  • Please wait until the timer goes off.
  • We won't start the meeting until everyone arrives.
  • You can stay here until the rain stops.
  • He worked on the project until late at night.

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