since Antonyms

Meaning of since

Webster

since (adv.)

From a definite past time until now; as, he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since.

In the time past, counting backward from the present; before this or now; ago.

When or that.

Webster

since (prep.)

From the time of; in or during the time subsequent to; subsequently to; after; -- usually with a past event or time for the object.

Webster

since (conj.)

Seeing that; because; considering; -- formerly followed by that.

since Sentence Examples

  1. Since childhood, Emily had harbored a passion for painting.
  2. The concert was postponed since the lead singer fell ill.
  3. I have been looking for that book since last week.
  4. Since the pandemic hit, we have rarely visited our grandparents.
  5. The company's revenue has declined sharply since the recession.
  6. I have known him since we were in kindergarten.
  7. The patient has been stable since the surgery.
  8. The project has been delayed since the team encountered technical difficulties.
  9. My car has been making strange noises since I had it serviced.
  10. I have not seen her since our last meeting.

FAQs About the word since

From a definite past time until now; as, he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since., In the time past, counting backward from the present; before this

after, following, behind, below, apres,past,next to

to, before, prior to, prior to, previous to, previous to, of, to, of,before

Since childhood, Emily had harbored a passion for painting.

The concert was postponed since the lead singer fell ill.

I have been looking for that book since last week.

Since the pandemic hit, we have rarely visited our grandparents.