Imagine a situation in which you go to your favorite bakery. Then, a sign that says "We will be closed until next Thursday." In this situation, when do you think you can visit the bakery?
Next Thursday or next Friday?
1
-
6Does this answer your question? Is "until" inclusive or exclusive?– FumbleFingersCommented May 27, 2021 at 15:20
Add a comment
|
1 Answer
I would take that to mean I could buy bread there on Thursday, but I would probably call ahead first. I would want them to say
We will be closed through next Wednesday. We hope to see you Thursday morning.
-
In British English, I would expect "We will be reopening on Thursday" (but I would understand 'closed until Thursday' to mean the same thing). Commented May 27, 2021 at 16:09