unsatisfactory To tell you the truth, it’s the most unsatisfactory job I’ve ever had.
To tell you the truth, it’s the most unsatisfying job I’ve ever had. See Note at SATISFACTORY until 1
The new tunnel means that we can drive until London.
The new tunnel means that we can drive (all the way) to London. The magazine covers everything from politics until what’s happening in Hollywood.
The magazine covers everything from politics to what’s happening in Hollywood. Until and till are usually used in connection with time: The shops are open until six o’clock on weekdays.’ When you are talking about distance, area, or scope, use to Of as far as : ‘Do you know which bus goes to Marble Arch?’ ‘I got a lift as far as Sheffield and then I took a train.’ ‘You can get anything from a sandwich to a three-course meal.’ 2
The school caters for children until the age of eleven.
The school caters for children up to the age of eleven. up to a particular age (NOT until ): The competition is open to all children up to the age of eleven.’ 3
I will have finished this book until tomorrow.
I will have finished this book by tomorrow. Could you let us know your decision until the end of October.
Could you let us know your decision by the end of October. Until is used for an action or state continuing up to a certain time: ‘The shops are open until five thirty.’ I’ll wait here until you get back.’ By is used for an action which happens before or no later than a certain time: ‘I have to submit my dissertation by the end of next year.’
