A journey and a period can both have a starting point and an end.

The idea

Use from for the starting point and to for the destination or end of a period. Until marks how long a situation continues, up to an ending time or event.

Examples

  • The bus goes from the station to the museum.
  • The shop is open from nine to six.
  • We walked from the bridge to the park.
  • The children played until sunset.
  • The train runs from Monday to Friday.
  • Please wait here until noon.

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Watch out

Do not use until for the destination of a journey: a bus goes to a museum.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct option. The boat travels ___ the island to the harbour. (from / until)

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    from

    from: the island is the starting point.

  2. Choose the correct option. The lesson lasts from two ___ four. (to / from)

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    to

    to: four is the end of the stated period.

  3. Choose the correct option. Stay here ___ the rain stops. (until / from)

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    until

    until: waiting continues up to the end of the rain.

Use it today

Describe a journey and an activity that continues until a particular time.