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Alc24 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Up until vs until

Up until vs until

1 She didn't engage in sexual relations up until her wedding.
2 She didn't engage in sexual relations until her wedding.

one more thing; Is the part in brackets optional?

1He's one of the nicest people you'll ever (get a chance to) meet.

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1-- Whats's your question? 2-- the bracketed phrase contains more information. '

— Mister Micawber

  • 1-- Whats's your question?
  • 2-- the bracketed phrase contains more information.
  • '
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1-- Whats's your question?
2-- the bracketed phrase contains more information. Would you find the bracketed portion of this sentence optional?-- 'I'm going to meet (and get married to) Susan tomorrow.'
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If you use UP UNTIL or just UNTIL I'd say both. but which would you use?

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Probably #2. 'Up until' suggests a certain eagerness or anxiety that is inappropriate here...in spite of the context.
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