Till — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

preposition conjunction verb noun /tᵊl/ (preposition) /ˈtil/ (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Till

Till (preposition)

  1. until
  2. to

Till (conjunction)

  1. until

Till (verb)

  1. to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops, cultivate

Till (noun)

  1. a money drawer in a store or bank; also, cash register
  2. a box, drawer, or tray in a receptacle (such as a cabinet or chest) used especially for valuables
  3. the money contained in a till
  4. unstratified glacial drift consisting of clay, sand, gravel, and boulders intermingled

Till (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on

    "farmers tilling the soil from sunup to sunset"

    similar: cultivate, farm, tend
    related: crop, plant, harvest, reap, harrow, hoe, sharecrop

Till (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. up to (a particular time)

    "We studied till four in the morning, which didn't exactly make us alert for the test the next day."

    similar: until, up till, up to, afore (chiefly dialect), ahead of, before, ere, fore (chiefly dialect), of, previous to, prior to, to
    opposite: next, next to, since, after, following

Related Entry: Up till (preposition)

Up till is a different word from Till. The synonyms below are for up till, not for till.

  1. up to (a particular time)

    "Up till now, the weather has been nearly perfect for our vacation."

    similar: till, until, up to, afore (chiefly dialect), ahead of, before, ere, fore (chiefly dialect), of, previous to, prior to, to
    opposite: next, next to, since, after, following

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Till

The most common words with a similar meaning to Till:

Chiefly dialect: afore, fore
cultivate, farm, tend, until, up till, up to, ahead of, before, ere, of, previous to, prior to, to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Till

Words with the opposite meaning of Till:

next, next to, since, after, following

Related Words for Till

crop, plant, harvest, reap, harrow, hoe, sharecrop

Word Forms of Till

Inflections: tilled, tilling, tills

Origin & Etymology of Till

Middle English, from Old English til; akin to Old Norse til to, till, Old English til good

First known use: before 12th century

Words & Phrases Containing Till

no-till, have/put one's hands in the till, up till, with one's hands in the till

Frequently Asked Questions about Till

What does "Till" mean?

"Till" means until. As an a preposition, a conjunction, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: until. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Till"?

Other words for "Till" include cultivate, farm, tend, until, up till, up to, afore and ahead of. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Till" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Till"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Till". Common alternatives include cultivate, farm, tend, until, up till, up to, afore, ahead of, before and ere.

What is the opposite of "Till"?

Antonyms of "Till" include next, next to, since, after and following.

How do you use "Till" in a sentence?

Examples of "Till" in a sentence: "farmers tilling the soil from sunup to sunset"; "We studied till four in the morning, which didn't exactly make us alert for the test the next day.".

Is "Till" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Till" can be used as a preposition, a conjunction, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Till"?

"Till" is pronounced /tᵊl/ as a preposition and /ˈtil/ as a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Till"?

"Till" comes from Middle English, from Old English til; akin to Old Norse til to, till, Old English til good. First known use: before 12th century.