since (A2)

preposition

Pronunciation: /sɪns/

Definition

From a past time until now.

Examples

• She has worked here since last year.

• I have not seen him since Monday.

• They have been friends since school.

How to Use since

since + [time] (prepositional phrase)

Starting at a specific past point. — "I have been busy since morning."

since + [clause] (conjunction)

Because of a specific fact. — "Since we are tired, we should sleep."

Synonyms of since

Words with a similar meaning to since:

• after
• from
• as
• because

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