Synonyms of up to

up to

preposition

as in until

during the period before and continuing to (a particular time)

She was unsure of what to do and deliberated up to the last moment about whether to accept the job offer.

Related Words

• until
• till
• up till
• prior to
• to
• previous to
• ahead of
• of
• before
• ere
• fore
• afore

Dissimilar Words

• since
• next
• next to
• following
• after

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of up to

Indeed, in 1986, many of the largest cities were bathed in permanent twilight, with only the brightest stars and planets visible from near city centers and with astronomically unacceptable conditions up to 50 miles (80 km) away. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

HomeView recognizes up to six people by face and shows each of them their own messages, calendar, and reminders. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

The United Nations estimates that the Houthis by 2024 had recruited up to 350,000 fighters. — NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

His violinist father and organist grandfather call him a genius, and train him up to be the next Mozart. — Radhika Jones, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026