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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• since
• next
• next to
• following
• after

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of up to

The test validated critical technologies that Boom hopes to scale up for its Overture airliner — a jet that could carry up to 80 passengers as far as 4,250 nautical miles (about 4,888 miles) and designed to cruise at Mach 1.7, or a little over 1,300 mph. —Jackie Snow, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2025

A lot of it boils down to trying to look at the pros in a situation, which can ultimately free you up to be more positive. —Korin Miller, SELF, 18 Feb. 2025

Demand for local produce exceeds supply and Young Family Farm is attempting to scale up to meet demand. —Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2025

Last fall the San Diego Parks and Recreation Council approved an amendment of the Carmel Valley Community Park’s general development plan, allowing for up to four padel courts and eight pickleball courts to be added to the park. —Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025