- up to the time that or when; till: He read until his guests arrived.
- before (usually used in negative constructions): They did not come until the meeting was half over.
- onward to or till (a specified time or occurrence): She worked until 6 p.m.
- before (usually used in negative constructions): He did not go until night.
- to; unto.
- up to (a time) that
- before (a time or event)
- in or throughout the period before
- earlier than; before
