come back until Sunday vs return until Sunday

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Come back until Sunday' implies that the person should return before Sunday, while 'return until Sunday' is less common and might be confusing. It's better to use 'come back by Sunday' to convey the idea of returning before Sunday.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

come back until Sunday

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate returning before Sunday.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to return before Sunday.

Examples:

Please come back until Sunday so we can finish the project.
He needs to come back until Sunday to attend the meeting.

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Did they think we would leave Friday as usual and not come back until Sunday or Monday night so they wouldn't have to face us until the next Thursday night?
Sep 9, 2014 ... I guess singing “Rain, rain, go away, don't come back until…Sunday!” really works because the rain stopped, and the sun came out. Hooray!
Feb 10, 2015 ... My parents don't come back until Sunday. Fuck fuck fuck I heard the back door open. I'm going to upload this real quick and then hide. Please ...
Jan 7, 2014 ... They were told they had to leave. and don't come back until Sunday. Now it's Sunday, weather stinks, and your flight has now been postponed ...

Alternatives:

Come back by Sunday
Return before Sunday

return until Sunday

This phrase is technically correct but less common and might be confusing. It's better to use 'come back until Sunday' or 'return by Sunday' for clarity.

This phrase can be used to indicate returning before Sunday, but it is less common and might cause confusion.

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Mar 3, 2015 ... Although he said the swelling in his left knee is “coming along,” Nick Young does not believe he will return until Sunday when the Lakers ...
Feb 2, 2015 ... Tragically, we still have a ways to go until Once Upon a Time Season 4 airs new episodes: it still doesn't return until Sunday, March 1. But ABC ...
Dec 30, 2012 ... While the Senate was in session this week, the House does not return until Sunday afternoon. Between now and Jan. 1, Congress has just a ...
Nov 1, 2013 ... There's a new sign noting that they won't return until Sunday... [Via Facebook] Per the sign, they'll need these extra days "to hire and train ...

Alternatives:

Come back until Sunday
Return by Sunday

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come back until Sunday vs return until Sunday