Word: UNTIL
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Definition of UNTIL
- Up to the time of (something happening).
"If you can wait until after my meeting with her, we'll talk then."
- Up to (a certain place)
"Keep walking until the second set of traffic lights, then turn left."
- Before (a time).
- Up to the time that (a condition becomes true).
- Before (a condition becoming true).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Likely derived from the Old English/Germanic prefix "un-", expressing negation or reversal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "until" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "until" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNTIL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is UNTIL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in UNTIL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing UNTIL:
- # the until effect
- # master of until
- # playing with until
- # in terms of until
Hook Words
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Sub-words
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