until vs by
Until marks the duration of a continuous state, while by marks a deadline for a single event.
up to a specific point
The office will remain closed until the renovations are finished next Monday morning.
no later than a time
Please ensure that you submit the final report by five o'clock this evening.
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The shop is open by 9:00 PM every night.
The shop is open until 9:00 PM every night.
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I need to finish this project until Friday.
I need to finish this project by Friday.
Remember Until = How long. By = When it's due.
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
- 1.
We stayed at the beach the sun went down behind the cliffs.
- 2.
The guests should arrive noon if the train stays on schedule today.
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