Hi, folks.
Every time I want to say "until" in a poem, but need it to be one syllable, I have been using 'til (note the apostrophe). But I just discovered that "till" is a word unto itself (probably evolved from 'til). Do you see any difference between the two words? Which one should I be using?
Till vs. 'Til
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CalebPerry
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If you don't like the black theme, it is easy to switch to a lighter color. Just ask me how.
If I don't critique your poem, it is probably because I don't understand it.
If you don't like the black theme, it is easy to switch to a lighter color. Just ask me how.
If I don't critique your poem, it is probably because I don't understand it.
The little research I did on this some time back suggests that till is a word in its own right, nto an abbreiviation of until - I think it's both old and possibly Socttish. In any case, I don't like words having weird apostrophes, it suggests they are half a word. So I write till.
CHeers,
John
CHeers,
John
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CalebPerry
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That's helpful, thanks.
Signature info:
If you don't like the black theme, it is easy to switch to a lighter color. Just ask me how.
If I don't critique your poem, it is probably because I don't understand it.
If you don't like the black theme, it is easy to switch to a lighter color. Just ask me how.
If I don't critique your poem, it is probably because I don't understand it.
