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until now vs till now

Both 'until now' and 'till now' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and mean the same thing, indicating a point in time up to the present moment.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 4128 views

until now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used to refer to a point in time up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I had never been to Europe until now.
  • Until now, I thought I had lost my keys.
  • Weasel covered his tracks until now.
  • Didn't really know why until now.
  • There were only seven cons until now.
  • A region completely unchartered by humans until now.
  • We never gave you the full-Strength recipe until now.
  • Them's friends of yours until now.
  • We never fought each other until now.
  • The kid has disappeared, until now.
  • Salazar has been insulated and completely untouchable until now.
  • Investigate all suicides up until now.
  • I've never questioned that conviction until now.
  • It's about somebody getting away with murder... until now.
  • I didnt write until now because I was clapping.
  • Just not enough to call me until now.
  • I've been protecting you until now.
  • Guess up until now Eureka was pretty cool.
  • Relief was never in sight until now.
  • Well, until now it looks like that.
  • Up until now, Al Sakar has always been a leech.
  • That's probably a body that they just didn't find until now.

Alternatives:

  • up to now
  • so far
  • to date
  • as of now
  • up until this point

till now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used to refer to a point in time up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I had never tried sushi till now.
  • Till now, I had always lived in the city.
  • Otherwise, all the decisions I made up 'till now would've been terrible.
  • And that we couldn't talk about it till now for security reasons.
  • She waits till now to get interesting.
  • I didn't see those till now.
  • Never had a reason... till now.
  • Not enough to call me till now.
  • I've saved myself till now.
  • You think you've played with me till now.
  • Every since General Cao ruled till now
  • We didn't realise it till now.
  • I wasn't... till now.
  • You never missed one... till now. Never.
  • "It was our third, but I can't always trust your mouth,"so I left it till now.
  • Unfortunately, till now you never got a chance, to take advantage of my kindness.
  • Sorry, I've never been at ease in these matters till now.
  • The tide of blood in me Hath proudly flowed in vanity till now.
  • But I must say, you were the prettiest babe I ever nursed till now.
  • Did my heart love till now?
  • And, up 'till now, they've not been able to afford it.
  • Not till now there wasn't.

Alternatives:

  • up to now
  • so far
  • to date
  • as of now
  • up until this point

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