Until Or By
Hello everyone,
A. Is either "until" or "by" correct in the following sentence?
By/Until the time Josh reached/had reached the age of 18, he had already lived in several countries, and he had also been to seven countries.
B. Could you please tell me the reason of choosing either?
Regards,
JA
Top answer
By is correct in your sentence. Compare 1. We'll wait for them until tomorrow.
- By is correct in your sentence.
- Compare 1.
- We'll wait for them until tomorrow.
- (=the waiting will continue until tomorrow and won't end before that time) 2.
- We'll prepare everything by the time they come tomorrow.
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By is correct in your sentence.
Compare
1. We'll wait for them until tomorrow. (=the waiting will continue until tomorrow and won't end before that time)
2. We'll prepare everything by the time they come tomorrow. (=the preparations may be finished even before tomorrow but no later than tomorrow)
3. We'll prepare everything by tomorrow. (the same
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