until
/ʌnˈtɪl/prep
Middle School
1
Up to the time of (something happening); pending.
2
Up to (a certain place)
3
Before (a time).
4
To; physically towards.
5
Up to the time that the foods or other things available to sell, or tasks which need to be completed, run out.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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