till
till
PrepositionTransitive VerbNoun
pl: tillspast: tilledpp: tilleding: tilling
As a preposition, this word is a more informal alternative to until. It is frequently used in spoken English and casual writing to mark the end point of a duration, though it is generally avoided in highly formal academic or legal prose.
When used as a verb, the term evokes the physical labor of agriculture, specifically the process of turning over soil to prepare a seedbed. This creates a distinct semantic divide from its noun form, which refers to the mechanical storage of currency in a retail environment.
Meanings
Phrasal Verbs
till over
to turn over the soil using a plow or similar tool
The gardener tilled over the flower beds to prepare them for spring planting.
till up
to cultivate a piece of land thoroughly
They decided to till up the overgrown lot to start a vegetable garden.