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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Since speaking to the BBC, he said his supplier had agreed to honour the contract at the original price.
From BBC
Grace, who has been a content creator since she started a YouTube channel aged 21, used to set goals and was always "looking to the future", but is now trying to find happiness in the "very small things".
From BBC
LeDuc, who has been coaching since 1979-80, said of the Spartans, “I really do believe this team, more than any other team I’ve coached, has been overachieving.”
From Los Angeles Times
Since the war began Brent crude - which is the global benchmark for oil prices - has risen, from $73 a barrel to $106 as of 9 March.
From BBC
The conference this weekend is Alliance's third since devolution was restored in February 2024 following a two-year hiatus.
From BBC
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