till
|till|
A2
/tɪl/
until; cultivate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'till' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'til', where it meant 'to' or 'as far as'.
Historical Evolution
'til' transformed into the Middle English word 'tille', and eventually became the modern English word 'till'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to' or 'as far as', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'until' and 'to cultivate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a cash register or drawer for money in a store, bank, or restaurant.
The cashier counted the money in the till.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to prepare and cultivate land for crops.
Farmers till the soil before planting seeds.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40