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| Main Entry: |
until
 [uhn-til] 
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| Part of Speech: | preposition |
| Definition: | just before |
| Synonyms: | as far as, before, before the coming, continuously, down to, in advance of, in expectation, prior to, till, to, up till, up to |
| Main Entry: | meanwhile |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | at the same time |
| Synonyms: | ad interim, concurrently, during the interval, for now, for the duration, for the moment, for the time being, for then, in the interim, in the interval, in the intervening time, in the meantime, meantime, simultaneously, till, until, up to, when |
| Notes: | meantime means the time between one occurrence and another; meanwhile means during the intervening time |
| Main Entry: | to |
| Part of Speech: | preposition |
| Definition: | indicating results |
| Synonyms: | back, becoming, ending with, until |
Example Sentences
- In some cultures it is the normal thing to live with one's parents until married.
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and review of applications will begin upon receipt.
- Add the complete tub of frosting directly to the cake crumbs and mix until a moist batter is created.
| Main Entry: | unto |
| Part of Speech: | preposition |
| Definition: | to |
| Synonyms: | against, beside, next to, till, toward, until, up to |
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