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since Definition and Meaning in English (since definition)

preposition
Synonyms:fromever since
Quick Answer • Definition

Since definition: Used to indicate a specific point in the past from which an action, state, or condition has continued up to the present or another specified time.

Definitions of Since

  1. 1preposition

    Used to indicate a specific point in the past from which an action, state, or condition has continued up to the present or another specified time.

  2. 2conjunction

    Used to introduce a reason or cause, meaning 'because' or 'as'.

  3. 3adverb

    From a specified past time until the present moment.

Example Sentences

casual

“I haven't seen her since we graduated.”

casual

“Since you're not ready, we will have to leave without you.”

casual

“He moved to another city and I haven't heard from him since.”

Synonyms

fromever since

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

ever sinceexpression

Continuously from a particular time or event.

since thenexpression

From that time in the past until now.

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Since definition: Used to indicate a specific point in the past from which an action, state, or condition has continued up to the present or another specified time.
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'Since' translates to 'since' in English. Since definition: Used to indicate a specific point in the past from which an action, state, or condition has continued up to the present or another specified time.
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