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UNTIL - TILL - UP TO

"Until," "till," and "up to" are all used to indicate a limit or endpoint in time, space, or condition,
but they have subtle differences in usage:
1. Until:
 Meaning: Denotes the point in time, condition, or event up to which something
continues.
 Usage: It's typically used in both time and conditional contexts. It suggests a
specific endpoint.
 Example: "Wait here until I return."
2. Till:
 Meaning: A shortened form of "until," often used informally or in spoken
language.
 Usage: Like "until," it indicates the endpoint of an action, time, or condition.
It's less formal than "until" but widely accepted in casual speech.
 Example: "She stayed up till midnight."
3. Up to:
 Meaning: Indicates a limit or extent, whether in time, space, or condition. It
can suggest inclusiveness or exclusiveness.
 Usage: It's versatile and can be used in various contexts, including time,
distance, quantity, or conditions.
 Example: "You can have up to three pieces of cake."
In summary, "until" and "till" are similar in meaning, with "till" being the informal variant of
"until." "Up to" is broader and can be used in a variety of contexts beyond just time, indicating a
limit or extent.

DESPITE AND ALTHOUGHT - DIFFERENCE


"Despite" and "although" are both conjunctions used to contrast ideas, but they are used in
slightly different ways:
1. Despite:
 Meaning: Indicates that something is happening or is true, regardless of
something else.
 Usage: It is followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund (verb form ending in -ing).
 Example: "Despite the rain, they went for a walk."
2. Although:
 Meaning: Introduces a concessive clause, indicating a contrast between two
ideas.
 Usage: It is followed by a subject and a verb.
 Example: "Although it was raining, they went for a walk."
In summary, "despite" emphasizes the action or condition that is unaffected by another factor,
while "although" introduces a contrasting idea or condition.

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