Wait till/until…
phrase
Used to ask someone to not act until a particular time or event.
Wait till your father gets home!
Often appears as...
- wait till morning
- wait till night
phrase
Used to express the idea that someone will be very excited, surprised or pleased about something in the future.
You think this is good? Wait until you see the dessert!
Often appears as...
- wait until you see
- wait until you hear
phrase
Used to ask someone to not act until a particular time or event.
Wait till your father gets home!
Often appears as...
- wait till morning
- wait till night
phrase
Used to express the idea that someone will be very excited, surprised or pleased about something in the future.
You think this is good? Wait until you see the dessert!
Often appears as...
- wait until you see
- wait until you hear
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Patience Required
Imply you should wait patiently for a significant event before taking action.
Wait until the end of the semester to ask for feedback on your performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Consequence Hint
Suggest that something will happen if action isn't delayed.
Wait till the contract is signed before announcing the deal.
Pro Tip 3/3Conditional Action
Used when an action depends on a certain time or event occurring first.
Wait until it stops raining to paint the fence.
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