since
Americanadverb
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from then till now (often preceded byever ).
He was elected in 1978 and has been president ever since.
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between a particular past time and the present; subsequently.
She at first refused, but has since consented.
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before now; ago.
long since.
preposition
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continuously from or counting from.
It has been warm since noon.
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between a past time or event and the present.
There have been many changes since the war.
conjunction
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in the period following the time when.
He has written once since he left.
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continuously from or counting from the time when.
He has been busy since he came.
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because; inasmuch as.
Since you're already here, you might as well stay.
preposition
conjunction
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(sometimes preceded by ever) continuously from or starting from the time when
since we last met, important things have happened
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seeing that; because
since you have no money, you can't come
adverb
Usage
See as 1.
Etymology
Origin of since
First recorded in 1400–50; Late Middle English (adverb) syns, sinnes “thereupon, afterwards,” Middle English (adverb and conjunction) sithenes “afterwards, from (the specified time), because,” equivalent to sithen “after that, since” ( Old English siththan, originally sīth thām “after that”) + -es; sith, -s 1
Example Sentences
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Washington has also pledged increased intelligence sharing and arms sales to Nigeria, which has been battling an insurgency since 2009.
From Barron's
Washington previously operated a major drone base in neighbouring Niger, which has since shuttered after the ruling junta ordered US forces to depart the country.
From Barron's
"These reductions in LDL cholesterol are the most we have ever achieved with an oral drug by far since the development of statins," Dr. Navar said.
From Science Daily
"The consequence is that since OAM is high-dimensional, so too is the topology, and this let us report the highest topologies ever observed."
From Science Daily
As a lifelong Laker fan since the same age as Jackson it was so awesome to see such innocent and authentic passion for the Lakers.
From Los Angeles Times
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