Uses Until, Like, During, Definition and Example Sentences
Until
Meaning of until is ‘up to’. It is subordination conjunction. It is used to connect action and an event to a point up to a specific time.
Examples:
- We have to wait here until the bus came.
- You can play until you eat breakfast.
- We have to wait until the winter holidays begin.
- Sara was the headmaster until she retires in 2020.
- My mom will stay here until 6’Clock.
- We are planning to play until 12’clock.
During
During represent the period of time. It is a preposition and we use it to talk about some event or situation that happens at a certain point within the period of time.
Examples:
- We will play hockey during our stay in Pakistan.
- She got injured during the last cricket match.
- We will decide about this during the break.
- There are 3 month holidays during summer.
- During the war, we need supplies.
- Students are not allowed to bring mobile during exams.
Like
Like is used to relate someone or something to other. It is a preposition and used to say how someone looks like.
Examples
- His pant is like mine.
- Hamza looks like his father.
- He can run very fast like a rabbit.
- I was planning to fly like a bird.
- That sounds like a dirt bike.
- Your hand smells like lemons.
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